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Reproductive and Adoption Support for Service Members and Veterans

This act aims to improve access to infertility treatment and adoption services for service members, veterans, and their partners. It provides support for in vitro fertilization, genetic material cryopreservation, and adoption assistance, regardless of gender or marital status. This is intended to help individuals who have served in the armed forces build families.
Key points
Service members and veterans with infertility conditions will gain access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Opportunity for service members to cryopreserve and store reproductive genetic material before combat deployments or hazardous assignments, with options for continued storage after service.
Veterans will be eligible for financial assistance for child adoption, helping to cover associated costs.
Facilitation of research into veterans' reproductive health, especially for those with service-connected injuries affecting fertility.
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Print number: 118_HR_5492
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5492.

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 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members and veterans with infertility conditions will gain access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
  • Opportunity for service members to cryopreserve and store reproductive genetic material before combat deployments or hazardous assignments, with options for continued storage after service.
  • Veterans will be eligible for financial assistance for child adoption, helping to cover associated costs.
  • Facilitation of research into veterans' reproductive health, especially for those with service-connected injuries affecting fertility.
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 2025-12-25.

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