H.R. 4492

TRICARE Moms Improvement Act of 2014

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113th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4492

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2014

Mrs. Capps introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Moms Improvement Act of 2014.

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Availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the tricare program

Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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Breastfeeding support, supplies (including breast pumps and associated equipment), and counseling shall be provided as appropriate during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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