Reproductive and Adoption Support for Service Members and Veterans
This act expands access to infertility treatment and fertility services for service members, veterans, and their partners, regardless of sex or marital status. Additionally, it introduces financial support for veterans in the child adoption process. The goal is to facilitate family building for those serving and former military personnel.
Key points
Service members and veterans, along with their partners, will gain access to a wide range of fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, regardless of sex, gender identity, or marital status.
The military will provide free cryopreservation and storage of genetic material for service members before combat deployments or hazardous assignments.
Veterans will be eligible for financial assistance to cover child adoption costs.
Continuity of care and support for reproductive services will be ensured during the transition from active duty to veteran status and in case of relocation.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2534
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2025-07-30