Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act

This bill requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs Secretaries to evaluate existing research on menopause, perimenopause, and mid-life health in female service members and veterans. They must identify gaps in knowledge about treatments, military service impacts (including combat roles, burn pits, and toxic chemicals like PFAS), and mental health effects, then report findings and create a strategic research plan within 180 days. The bill also mandates both departments to conduct or fund new research on these issues. It directly affects women currently serving in the military and veterans who experience menopause-related health challenges. The law focuses on gathering evidence to address specific health gaps unique to this population.