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New Digital System for Reporting Military Healthcare Access Issues.

This Act establishes a digital system allowing TRICARE beneficiaries to easily file and track complaints regarding difficulties accessing care at military medical facilities. This change aims to increase transparency and accountability by ensuring complaints are promptly addressed by patient advocates and reported quarterly to defense health leadership. The system mandates annual reporting to Congress on the most common access barriers.
Key points
Creation of a digital platform for beneficiaries to file and track complaints about access to care at military medical treatment facilities (MTFs).
Complaints will be immediately forwarded to a DoD patient advocate for prompt resolution.
Mandatory annual reporting to Congress detailing the most common access barriers (e.g., specialty care, administrative hurdles) to drive facility improvements.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6796
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military CARE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6796.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a digital platform for beneficiaries to file and track complaints about access to care at military medical treatment facilities (MTFs).
  • Complaints will be immediately forwarded to a DoD patient advocate for prompt resolution.
  • Mandatory annual reporting to Congress detailing the most common access barriers (e.g., specialty care, administrative hurdles) to drive facility improvements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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