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Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2734| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (49)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021 This bill addresses fertility treatments, counseling, and other health-related programs for veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide fertility treatments and counseling to covered veterans and active duty service members or a spouse, partner, or gestational surrogate of such veteran or service member. A covered veteran or service member is a former or current member of the Armed Forces who has an infertility condition, unless it is demonstrable that the individual was completely infertile prior to serving in the Armed Forces. In the case of in vitro fertilization treatment, DOD and the VA may not furnish more than three completed cycles or six attempted cycles, whichever occurs first. DOD must establish procedures related to gamete retrieval and storage. Additionally, DOD must provide service members with the opportunity to cryopreserve and store their gametes prior to deployment to a combat zone or a hazardous duty assignment. DOD and the VA must share best practices and facilitate referrals for the furnishing of fertility treatment and counseling to eligible individuals. Fertility counseling and treatment are included within authorized VA medical services. The VA may pay the adoption expenses (for up to three adoptions) for a covered member who is enrolled in the VA health care system. The VA must facilitate specified reproduction and infertility research conducted collaboratively by DOD and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1280
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1280
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1280: Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021
Adoption and foster careCell biology and embryologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' medical care

Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2734| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021 This bill addresses fertility treatments, counseling, and other health-related programs for veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide fertility treatments and counseling to covered veterans and active duty service members or a spouse, partner, or gestational surrogate of such veteran or service member. A covered veteran or service member is a former or current member of the Armed Forces who has an infertility condition, unless it is demonstrable that the individual was completely infertile prior to serving in the Armed Forces. In the case of in vitro fertilization treatment, DOD and the VA may not furnish more than three completed cycles or six attempted cycles, whichever occurs first. DOD must establish procedures related to gamete retrieval and storage. Additionally, DOD must provide service members with the opportunity to cryopreserve and store their gametes prior to deployment to a combat zone or a hazardous duty assignment. DOD and the VA must share best practices and facilitate referrals for the furnishing of fertility treatment and counseling to eligible individuals. Fertility counseling and treatment are included within authorized VA medical services. The VA may pay the adoption expenses (for up to three adoptions) for a covered member who is enrolled in the VA health care system. The VA must facilitate specified reproduction and infertility research conducted collaboratively by DOD and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1280
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1280
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (49)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1280: Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careCell biology and embryologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' medical care