Women who served in the military may experience menopause differently than the general population due to factors like combat exposure, burn pits, and PFAS chemicals, but research into these connections has been limited. This bill requires the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause and mid-life women's health for servicewomen and veterans, and to identify gaps in knowledge and treatment options. Both agencies must then submit reports to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, along with a strategic plan to close those research gaps and improve care. The bill also asks both agencies to strengthen training for military and VA healthcare providers on menopause-related symptoms and treatment.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional reporting requirement — DoD and VA must submit menopause research findings and strategic plans within 180 days
Congressional Summary
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate and report on research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health among members and former members of the uniformed services (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).Such evaluation must also examine (1) any gaps in knowledge and research on menopause treatments and the relation of service in the uniformed services to perimenopause and menopause, (2) the availability and uptake of professional training resources for DOD- or VA-employed providers relating to mid-life women’s health, and (3) the availability of and uptake of treatments for women in the uniformed services or veterans who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause. The report must include a strategic plan that resolves the gaps in knowledge and research.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Reported to Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-12-02
- Date Added
- 2026-06-28
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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