Bills · S 2239
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2239Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a potential gap in healthcare access for military families, specifically for pregnant individuals. Currently, military families might have to wait for open enrollment periods or for a different 'qualifying event' to sign up for TRICARE Select, which could delay essential prenatal care.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to quicker access to doctors and services for expecting military parents, potentially improving health outcomes for both the mother and baby. Without this bill, military families might continue to face administrative hurdles to getting timely prenatal care, which can be critical for a healthy pregnancy. It's about ensuring military families have the same timely access to care as many civilians do when they become pregnant.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Defense must start a five-year pilot program that considers pregnancy a special event allowing immediate enrollment in TRICARE Select.
This makes it easier for military families to get health insurance coverage for prenatal care quickly when someone becomes pregnant.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary of Defense must provide an initial briefing to congressional committees within one year of the bill's enactment on the status of the pilot program.
This ensures Congress is kept informed about the program's initial implementation and progress.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress for four years after the first year, detailing enrollment changes related to the pilot program, disaggregated by month and reason for change.
These reports provide data to evaluate the program's effectiveness and inform future policy decisions regarding TRICARE enrollment.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2239
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2239Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
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