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Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

12/12/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 1320

The Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as S.1320 on April 8, 2025, aims to address menopause-related issues impacting servicewomen and veterans. The bill likely includes provisions for research funding, support programs, and initiatives focused on understanding and improving menopause experiences within these populations. For more detailed information, the bill text and related resources can be accessed through the provided links to the official PDF version and other formats on Congress.gov.

Congressional Summary of S 1320

Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate and report on research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health among members and former members of the uniformed services (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).

Such evaluation must also examine (1) any gaps in knowledge and research on menopause treatments and the relation of service in the uniformed services to perimenopause and menopause, (2) the availability and uptake of professional training resources for DOD- or VA-employed providers relating to mid-life women’s health, and (3) the availability of and uptake of treatments for women in the uniformed services or veterans who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause. The report must include a strategic plan that resolves the gaps in knowledge and research.

Current Status of Bill S 1320

Bill S 1320 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2025. Bill S 1320 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 8, 2025.  Bill S 1320's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. as of December 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1320

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1320

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1320

A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Khari Stephens

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11 months ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for supporting our servicewomen and veterans. It's important to prioritize research on menopause and its impact on their health. This will benefit many women like me who have served our country.

Oaklee Best profile image

Oaklee Best

1,000

11 months ago

This bill is unnecessary.

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