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Reproductive and Adoption Support for Service Members and Veterans

This act aims to improve access to fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, and adoption assistance for service members, veterans, and their families. It also provides for gamete cryopreservation before deployments and care coordination between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. This will help veterans and service members build families, regardless of their marital status or orientation.
Key points
Service members and veterans with infertility conditions will gain access to fertility treatment, including up to three cycles of 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 zone 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 build families.
The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs will coordinate care and research on veterans' reproductive health.
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Print number: 117_S_1280
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
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_S_1280.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 will gain access to fertility treatment, including up to three cycles of 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 zone 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 build families.
  • The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs will coordinate care and 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 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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