Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

# Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would direct the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct and fund research specifically focused on how menopause affects military servicewomen and female veterans. Currently, there is limited research on menopause's impact on this population, including how it might affect military readiness, job performance, or healthcare needs. The bill aims to fill this gap by establishing research programs and studying menopause-related health issues specific to women in the military. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects female active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reserve members, and women veterans.

It would require the military and Veterans Affairs to coordinate research efforts, likely including studies on menopause symptoms, treatment options, and how to better support affected women. The research findings could lead to improved medical care and workplace accommodations for servicewomen experiencing menopause. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in either chamber of Congress. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.