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S. 5464

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the report on the health of women veterans, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced
September 23, 2026
Cosponsors (2)
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The VOICE for Women Veterans Act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' reporting requirements on women veterans' health to provide much more detailed data and analysis. Under current law, the VA submits an annual report on women veterans' health, but this bill significantly expands what information must be included, such as enrollment numbers by state and facility, appointment completion rates, wait times for gender-specific services, workforce data on women's health providers, and utilization of benefits like disability compensation and educational assistance. The bill affects all women veterans who use VA services and requires the VA to track and report on emerging health conditions affecting women veterans, access to services like gynecological and maternity care, the effectiveness of referrals to both VA and non-VA providers, and training provided to community care providers. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress 45 days before consolidating this report with other required VA reports. The bill aims to give Congress and the public a clearer picture of how well the VA is serving women veterans across the country and where gaps in access and care may exist.

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