I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 31, 2009 Mr. Pierluisi (for himself and Ms. Bordallo) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the geographical coverage of TRICARE Prime to include Puerto Rico and Guam.

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Expansion of TRICARE Prime geographical Coverage

Section 1097(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (3)total health care services, including the managed care option of the TRICARE program, for all covered beneficiaries who reside in geographical areas designated by the Secretary within the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. .