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H.R. 2935House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act

Sponsored by Joe CourtneyRep. Joe Courtney (D-CT)
Introduced April 27, 2023

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The Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to lengthen the time that certain survivors of a Selected Reserve member can receive health coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select. It changes the eligibility period from six months after the service member’s death to three years, affecting families of reservists who rely on this health benefit.

Key Provisions

  • Extends survivor eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select health benefits from six months to three years by amending the relevant statutory language.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

April 27, 2023

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Introduced in House

April 27, 2023

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

April 27, 2023

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 27, 2023

I

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2935

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2023

Mr. Courtney (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the period during which certain survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve are eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act.

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Extension of period of eligibility for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select for survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve

Section 1076d(c) of the title 10, United States Code is amended by striking six months and inserting three years.