Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act”.
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
A BILL
To direct the Secretaries of Defense and of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Evaluation of certain research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health
In general— The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall evaluate—
the results of research, conducted by either such Secretary, related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health that is complete;
the status of such research that is ongoing; and
any gaps in knowledge and research on—
treatments for menopause-related symptoms;
the safety and effectiveness of treatments for menopause-related symptoms;
the relation to and impact of military service to perimenopause and menopause;
the effect of combat roles on perimenopause and menopause-related symptoms, including exposure to burn pits, toxic chemicals, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as “PFAS”); and
the impact perimenopause and menopause has on the mental health of women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
Report; strategic plan— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary shall submit to Congress—
a report on the findings of such evaluation; and
a strategic plan that—
resolves the gaps in knowledge and research identified in such report; and
identifies topics in need of further research relating to potential treatments for menopause-related symptoms of women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
Sec. 3 Additional research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall each conduct or fund research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life health regarding women who are members of the Armed Forces or veterans.