Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3313 Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:36 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3313

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish fertility counseling and treatment, including assisted reproductive technology, to a spouse or surrogate of a severely wounded, ill, or injured veteran who has an infertility condition incurred or aggravated during active duty and is enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patient enrollment system.

Authorizes the Secretary to pay, to any such veteran, an amount to assist in the adoption of one or more children.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) report annually to the congressional veterans committees on the counseling and treatment provided under this Act; (2) prescribe regulations on the furnishing of such counseling, treatment, and adoption assistance; and (3) coordinate the furnishing of such counseling and treatment with that provided by the Department of Defense (DOD).

Current Status of Bill S 3313

Bill S 3313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 19, 2012. Bill S 3313 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the Senate on June 19, 2012. Bill S 3313's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 2, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3313

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3313

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Child care and development

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Government information and archives

- Health care coverage and access

- Mental health

- Sex and reproductive health

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3313

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their spouses, and for other purposes.

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, to improve health care furnished by the Department, and for other purposes.