Bills · HR 3547
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3547Armed Forces and National Security
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a challenge faced by a significant number of servicemembers who juggle both their military reserve duties and federal civilian employment. Under current law, they are often forced to choose their civilian health plan even if TRICARE Reserve Select might offer better coverage continuity or cost savings, especially during periods of mobilization or demobilization.
If this bill becomes law, these servicemembers would gain the freedom to select the healthcare plan that best meets their specific circumstances, potentially leading to lower out-of-pocket costs and more stable access to care. This could improve their financial well-being, reduce stress associated with healthcare transitions, and, as the bill states, enhance overall military readiness by ensuring reliable and accessible care for those who serve. If the bill does not pass, the current restriction will remain in place, limiting their healthcare options.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who are also federal civilian employees to choose between enrolling in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) or TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
This gives dual-status servicemembers greater flexibility in selecting a healthcare plan that best suits their needs and provides more comprehensive options.
PROVISION 02
Removes the current legal prohibition that prevents these dual-eligible servicemembers from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select if they are eligible for FEHB.
This directly addresses the existing barrier to healthcare choice and aims to provide continuity of care, especially during military mobilizations.
PROVISION 03
Modifies an existing legal provision in title 10, United States Code, to make this new healthcare choice available starting January 1, 2026.
This sets a clear effective date for the implementation of the expanded healthcare options for servicemembers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in House
MAY 21
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3547
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House BillHR 3547Armed Forces and National Security
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
