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 Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate existing research on menopause and midlife women's health among active-duty servicewomen and female veterans, and to identify gaps in knowledge about treatments, safety, and how military service affects menopausal symptoms. Within 180 days of enactment, both departments must submit reports to Congress detailing their findings, recommendations for improving healthcare provider training on midlife women's health, and strategic plans to address research gaps—including potential links between military exposures like burn pits and toxic chemicals and menopause symptoms, as well as impacts on mental health. The bill also expresses Congress's view that both departments should conduct additional research in this area and requires coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to avoid duplicating existing efforts. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation; the implementation timeline centers on the 180-day reporting deadline.
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