This bill directs the Comptroller General, an independent federal auditor, to study how well the Department of Veterans Affairs provides menopause care to women veterans within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The study will examine what menopause services the VA currently offers, review existing medical guidelines and training for VA providers, evaluate whether veterans have adequate access to care, and assess the quality of care through veteran feedback and treatment outcomes. The report must also include recommendations for improvement and identify how the VA can use research to develop better menopause treatments. Following the report, the VA Secretary must submit a strategic plan to Congress within six months outlining how it will implement the recommendations and improve menopause care access and quality for veterans. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts but establishes timelines and accountability measures to ensure the VA addresses this gap in women veterans' healthcare.
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