Lois Capps: “I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight my amendment, which will be considered later today…”

“I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight my amendment, which will be considered later today, to improve TRICARE for our military moms and their families. Doctors are now recommending that new moms exclusively breastfeed their babies, but we know that, despite their intentions, far too many women who want to breastfeed these infants find the cost of lactation supplies and support to be a barrier to that choice. While most women covered by private health insurance have access to these services, women with TRICARE do not. That is why I introduced the TRICARE Moms Improvement Act, which will be on the floor today as an amendment. My amendment would end this discrepancy--this disparity--and would create a parity of access to health care for servicemembers, along with private civilians. I urge my colleagues to join the many medical groups, women's organizations, and military family associations which support this effort. Please vote ``yes'' on this amendment.”