Senate Bill 3979
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TRICARE Prescription Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3979
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
TRICARE Prescription Relief Act
This bill allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to waive cost-sharing requirements under the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program during a declared national or public health emergency, a designated major disaster or emergency, or an emergency as determined by DOD.
June 17, 2020
06/17/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/17/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:14 PM