Directs the Defense and Veterans Affairs secretaries to evaluate existing menopause research for women in the military and women veterans, then report their findings and a plan to Congress within 180 days.

Official title: Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 08-APR-2025

Referred 08-APR-2025

Approved by committee 30-JUL-2025

Reported 02-DEC-2025

On the calendar 02-DEC-2025

Key points

Requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs secretaries to evaluate completed and ongoing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health among servicewomen and women veterans.
Directs the review to cover treatments, gaps in knowledge, effects of military service including burn pit and PFAS exposure, and effects on mental health.
Requires each department to submit a report to Congress within 180 days with the findings, recommendations for provider training, and a strategic plan for filling research gaps.
Expresses the sense of Congress that both departments should conduct additional menopause-related research on women in the military and veterans.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to Senate, 02-DEC-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Patty Murray (D-WA) Cosponsors · 10

■ 5 D■ 4 R■ 1 I

5 Democrats

4 Republicans

1 Independent