Bills · HR 2717
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2717Armed Forces and National Security
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a specific health area—menopause and mid-life health—that may have unique considerations for women who have served or are currently serving in the military. Their experiences, including combat exposure, deployments, and contact with certain environmental factors, could influence their menopausal transition and symptoms, yet current research and care might not fully account for these differences.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a better understanding of these unique health needs, more tailored treatments, and improved training for healthcare providers within the DoD and VA systems. This could directly enhance the quality of life and healthcare access for a significant population of women. If it doesn't pass, there might be less focused effort on researching these specific issues, potentially leaving gaps in knowledge and care for servicewomen and veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs must evaluate completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health among servicewomen and veterans.
This evaluation establishes a foundational understanding of current knowledge and research efforts specific to this population.
PROVISION 02
The evaluation must identify gaps in knowledge regarding treatments, safety of treatments, impacts of military service (including combat and exposures like burn pits/PFAS) on menopause, and the effect of menopause on mental health.
Identifying these specific gaps is crucial for directing future research and ensuring that unique service-related factors are considered in women's health.
PROVISION 03
The Secretaries must assess the availability and use of professional training resources for healthcare providers and the availability and use of treatments for servicewomen and veterans experiencing menopause.
This helps determine if healthcare providers are adequately prepared and if effective treatments are accessible to those who need them.
PROVISION 04
Within 180 days of enactment, both Secretaries must submit a report to Congress with their findings, recommendations for improving training, and a strategic plan to resolve identified research gaps and identify topics for further study.
This provision ensures accountability and provides a concrete roadmap for future actions to improve women's health research and care.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 10 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in House
APR 8
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2717
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House BillHR 2717Armed Forces and National Security
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
