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Reproductive and Adoption Assistance for Service Members and Veterans

This act aims to improve access to fertility treatments and adoption services for service members, veterans, and their partners. It provides support for in vitro fertilization, gamete cryopreservation, and adoption assistance, which can significantly impact their ability to start a family.
Key points
Service members and veterans with infertility conditions, and their partners, will gain access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Opportunity for active duty service members to cryopreserve and store their gametes before combat deployments or hazardous assignments, with options for continued storage after service.
Veterans will be eligible for financial assistance for adoption, making it easier for them to expand their families.
The Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs will coordinate to ensure continuity of care and facilitate research on veterans' reproductive health.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2734
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2734.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members and veterans with infertility conditions, and their partners, will gain access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
  • Opportunity for active duty service members to cryopreserve and store their gametes before combat deployments or hazardous assignments, with options for continued storage after service.
  • Veterans will be eligible for financial assistance for adoption, making it easier for them to expand their families.
  • The Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs will coordinate to ensure continuity of care and facilitate research on veterans' reproductive health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Health Family Benefits