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Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

USA119th CongressS-1320| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of research concerning menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health among servicewomen and veterans. The evaluation will assess existing research, identify gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, their safety and effectiveness, and explore the unique impact of military service and combat roles on these health stages, including exposure to environmental factors like burn pits and PFAS. Additionally, the Secretaries must examine the availability and utilization of professional training resources for Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare providers, as well as the uptake of treatments for women experiencing these conditions. Within 180 days, both Secretaries are required to submit a report to Congress detailing their findings, offering recommendations for improving provider training, and presenting a strategic plan to address identified research gaps and outline future research priorities to enhance care for servicewomen and veterans.

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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2717
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2717
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.


  • December 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightMedical researchMilitary medicineResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

USA119th CongressS-1320| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of research concerning menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health among servicewomen and veterans. The evaluation will assess existing research, identify gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, their safety and effectiveness, and explore the unique impact of military service and combat roles on these health stages, including exposure to environmental factors like burn pits and PFAS. Additionally, the Secretaries must examine the availability and utilization of professional training resources for Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare providers, as well as the uptake of treatments for women experiencing these conditions. Within 180 days, both Secretaries are required to submit a report to Congress detailing their findings, offering recommendations for improving provider training, and presenting a strategic plan to address identified research gaps and outline future research priorities to enhance care for servicewomen and veterans.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2717
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2717
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.


  • December 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightMedical researchMilitary medicineResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical careWomen's health