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Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

USA119th CongressHR-2717| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of research pertaining to menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health. This evaluation must cover both completed and ongoing studies, specifically focusing on women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans. Key areas of inquiry include identifying gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, the impact of military service and combat roles on symptoms, and the effect of these conditions on mental health. Within 180 days of enactment, both Secretaries are required to submit a report to Congress. This report must include the findings of their evaluation, recommendations for improving professional training resources for healthcare providers, and a strategic plan. The strategic plan is intended to resolve identified knowledge gaps and pinpoint topics requiring further research to improve treatments for menopause-related symptoms in servicewomen and veterans. The bill also emphasizes supplementing existing efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services and includes a Sense of Congress encouraging additional research.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7596
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1320
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7596
    Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1320
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.

Armed Forces and National Security

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

USA119th CongressHR-2717| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of research pertaining to menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health. This evaluation must cover both completed and ongoing studies, specifically focusing on women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans. Key areas of inquiry include identifying gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, the impact of military service and combat roles on symptoms, and the effect of these conditions on mental health. Within 180 days of enactment, both Secretaries are required to submit a report to Congress. This report must include the findings of their evaluation, recommendations for improving professional training resources for healthcare providers, and a strategic plan. The strategic plan is intended to resolve identified knowledge gaps and pinpoint topics requiring further research to improve treatments for menopause-related symptoms in servicewomen and veterans. The bill also emphasizes supplementing existing efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services and includes a Sense of Congress encouraging additional research.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7596
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1320
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7596
    Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1320
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted