Bill > S2534

This bill, known as the "Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025", aims to improve reproductive and fertility assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. The bill has two main titles: the first focuses on reproductive services for active military personnel, and the second addresses reproductive and adoption assistance for veterans. For military members, the bill mandates comprehensive fertility treatment and counseling services that are available without discrimination, including up to three oocyte retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers. If a service member cannot provide their own reproductive genetic material, the Department of Defense will allow the use of donated material and cover procurement costs. The bill also establishes procedures for preserving reproductive genetic material before deployment or hazardous assignments, with free storage for one year after military service. For veterans, the bill similarly expands fertility treatment options, allows for donated reproductive material, and provides adoption assistance of up to the cost of three adoptions. Additionally, the bill requires both the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance in navigating these services, coordinate care during transitions, and facilitate research on reproductive health for veterans. The legislation aims to support service members and veterans in their family planning efforts, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status, by removing barriers to reproductive healthcare and providing comprehensive support.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2534/all-info