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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
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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.