H.R.2717

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

Introduced·4/8/25

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act directs research on menopause and perimenopause for servicewomen and veterans.

The Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act mandates the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life women's health among servicewomen and veterans. This includes evaluating completed and ongoing research, identifying knowledge gaps, and recommending improvements in professional training resources. The Act also requires the submission of a strategic plan to Congress to address identified gaps and further research on treatments for menopause-related symptoms.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Apr 8, 2025

House

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.