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Year-long Contraception Supply for Veterans: ACE Veterans Act

The Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products upon request.
Key points
Veterans enrolled in the Department's system may fill prescriptions for hormonal contraceptives as a full year supply upon request.
Veterans must be notified of the option for a full year supply at the time the prescription is issued.
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Print number: 117_S_1915
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACE Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1915.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans enrolled in the Department's system may fill prescriptions for hormonal contraceptives as a full year supply upon request.
  • Veterans must be notified of the option for a full year supply at the time the prescription is issued.
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. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

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 2026-01-02.

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