Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

Key Points

• Congress directs the Defense Department and the Veterans Affairs Department to review what research already exists on menopause and mid-life women’s health for servicewomen and veterans.
• They must identify what’s known, what research is still underway, and what key questions are missing—like which treatments work best and how safe they are.
• The review must also look at whether military service and combat-related exposures (like burn pits and certain chemicals) may affect menopause symptoms and mental health.
• They must check whether military and VA health providers have training on menopause care, and whether servicewomen and veterans can access and use treatments.
• Within 180 days after the bill becomes law, each department must send Congress a report with findings, training recommendations, and a research plan to close the gaps without duplicating other federal work.