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US HB2717
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Houlahan
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs must evaluate completed and ongoing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health among servicewomen and female veterans
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Evaluation must identify research gaps in hormone and non-hormone treatments, effects of military service and combat exposure (including burn pits, toxic chemicals, and PFAS) on menopause symptoms, and mental health impacts
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Both Secretaries must submit reports to Congress within 180 days including evaluation findings, recommendations for improving provider training, and a strategic plan to address identified research gaps
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Activities must supplement and avoid duplicating existing efforts by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Expresses sense of Congress that both Secretaries should conduct additional research on menopause and mid-life health for servicewomen and veterans
Legislative Description
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
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.
4/8/2025