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.
This bill directs the Defense Department and Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause and related health issues affecting military servicewomen and female veterans, then develop a plan to address gaps in knowledge about these conditions. Within six months of enactment, both agencies must submit reports to Congress detailing what is known, what research is ongoing, and what additional information is needed, including how military service and combat exposure may affect menopause symptoms and women's mental health. The legislation also requires both departments to conduct or fund additional research specifically focused on menopause and mid-life women's health for servicemembers and veterans. The bill does not specify funding amounts and affects female servicemembers and women veterans who experience menopause or related health conditions. This legislation aims to ensure that the military and Veterans Affairs prioritize understanding and treating menopause-related symptoms in women who have served in the armed forces.
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