ACE Veterans Act
Veterans Health: Full-Year Birth Control Supply
The ACE Veterans Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill aims to help veterans, it currently lacks bipartisan support and faces a difficult path through a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would let veterans get a 12-month supply of birth control all at once from the VA. This includes pills, patches, and vaginal rings.
- Doctors at the VA would be required to tell veterans that they have the option to get a full year of their prescription at one time.
- The goal is to make it easier for veterans to stay on their medication without having to worry about monthly refills or trips to the pharmacy.
- This change would apply to any veteran enrolled in VA healthcare who receives a prescription for pregnancy prevention or other health needs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ACE Veterans Act
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