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S2943119th CongressWALLET

ACE Veterans Act

Sponsored By: Senator Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Introduced

Summary

Full-year contraceptive supply for VA patients. This bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans enrolled under 38 U.S.C. 1705 who receive a VA medical prescription may elect to obtain a 12-month supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other contraceptive products. VA providers would have to offer the full-year option and notify eligible veterans. The bill adds a new section 1720M to title 38 and defines "contraceptive product" by the specified FDA and Public Health Service approval authorities.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Year-long birth control for veterans

If enacted, veterans enrolled in the VA annual patient program under 38 U.S.C. 1705 could choose a 12-month supply of contraceptive pills, patches, rings, and similar products. This option would apply when a VA medical provider prescribes the product. VA providers would be required to notify eligible veterans that the full-year option is available. The veteran must elect the full-year fill, and covered products include drugs, devices, and biologics approved or authorized by the FDA or the Public Health Service Act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

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