Congress·Reported·S. 1320

Congress requires Defense and VA to review menopause research for servicewomen and veterans

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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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.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(4)

Military Active

Neutral

Military Veteran

Neutral

Veterans Benefits

Neutral

Federal Employee

Neutral

Milestones

4 milestones7 actions

Dec 2, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.

Dec 2, 2025Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.

Jul 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

May 21, 2025Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

May 21, 2025Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the Act is enacted

Defense Department and VA begin the required review of menopause/perimenopause research, treatment access, and provider training.

This starts the process that could later lead to better clinical guidance and more consistent care in military and VA clinics, but it does not immediately change benefits or coverage.

No later than 180 days after enactment

Defense Department submits its report and strategic plan to Congress.

Congress and the public can see what research exists, what’s missing (including around exposures and mental health), and what the Defense Department plans to do next.

No later than 180 days after enactment

VA submits its report and strategic plan to Congress.

This can drive VA decisions on improving clinician training resources and prioritizing new studies aimed at women veterans’ menopause-related symptoms and treatment safety.