Washington, Oct. 1 -- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley issued the following press release:
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BOSTON, MA - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the Wigs for Warriors Act, legislation that would require TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for individuals with alopecia areata and other non-cancer conditions that cause permanent or medically documented hair loss.
"When individuals in our military families experience severe hair loss, they should be met with the support and care they need to feel like their authentic selves," said Rep. Pressley. "Through my own experience with alopecia areata, I understand the psychological, social, and economic impact that comes with navigati...