ACE Veterans Act
HR 5665, the ACE Veterans Act, requires the VA to provide enrolled veterans who are prescribed contraceptive pills, patches, rings, or other approved contraceptive products the option to receive a full-year supply instead of monthly refills. This directly affects veterans using VA healthcare who need these contraceptives. The bill mandates that VA medical providers inform veterans about this full-year supply option and defines "contraceptive products" as FDA-approved methods for preventing pregnancy, including common prescription forms. The change aims to simplify access and reduce administrative barriers for veterans managing contraceptive use.
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 30, 2025
Last action Dec 3, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sep 30, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sep 30, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Lauren Underwood
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