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S2943119th CongressWALLET

ACE Veterans Act

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

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a VA entitlement allowing enrolled veterans to receive a full-year supply of contraceptives when prescribed by a VA medical provider. It would require providers to notify veterans of that option and defines covered products by existing Food and Drug Administration and Public Health Service authorities.

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  • Enrolled veterans could elect to fill prescriptions for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other approved contraceptive products as a full-year supply.
  • VA medical providers who prescribe these products must inform veterans about the full-year fill option.
  • The bill defines "contraceptive product" by linking covered items to specific FDA and Public Health Service approval authorities and adds section 1720M to title 38 to record the entitlement.

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Bill Overview

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

One-year contraceptive supply for veterans

If enacted, veterans enrolled under 38 U.S.C. §1705 would be able to choose a full-year (12-month) supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other covered contraceptive products when a VA medical provider prescribes them. A VA medical provider who prescribes such a product would have to notify the veteran about the option. The VA Secretary would be required to make the option available. The bill defines "contraceptive product" to include FDA- or Public Health Service‑approved drugs, devices, and biologicals intended to prevent pregnancy. The change would take effect upon enactment.

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

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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