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HR 5665119th CongressIn Committee
ACE Veterans Act
Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-Illinois)
HealthcareVeterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The ACE Veterans Act amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide full-year supplies of contraceptive products, including pills, patches, vaginal rings, and other FDA-approved contraceptives, to enrolled veterans. The legislation aims to improve access to reproductive healthcare for veterans by reducing pharmacy visits and ensuring consistent access to birth control.
Key Points
- 1Requires VA to provide full-year supply of contraceptives
- 2Covers contraceptive pills, patches, vaginal rings, and other FDA-approved products
- 3Applies to enrolled veterans in VA healthcare system
- 4Requires medical providers to notify veterans of full-year supply option
- 5Defines contraceptive products broadly to include all FDA-approved methods
Impact Areas
Veterans healthcareReproductive health servicesVA pharmacy benefitsWomen veterans' healthcareAccess to contraception
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