ACE Veterans Act
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (2025-09-30)
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What this bill does
This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to let enrolled veterans choose to receive up to a full year's supply of prescribed contraceptives at one time, including pills, patches, rings, and other contraceptive products. It also requires VA medical providers to tell veterans they have this option when prescribing contraceptives.
Who it affects
It would most affect veterans enrolled in VA health care who use or are prescribed contraceptives, as well as VA medical providers who prescribe them.
Key points
- Veterans enrolled in VA's annual patient enrollment system could opt to fill a contraceptive prescription as a full-year supply.
- VA providers would be required to notify veterans of the full-year supply option when prescribing contraceptives.
- Covered products include FDA-approved or authorized drugs, devices, and biological products intended to prevent pregnancy, including those also used for other health needs.
- The change would be added to title 38 as a new section (1720M) governing VA health care.
- The bill is currently in committee and has not become law.
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Supporting this bill means requiring the VA to offer veterans the choice of a one-year supply of contraceptives and to inform them of that option.
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Opposing this bill means leaving current VA contraceptive dispensing rules in place without a guaranteed full-year supply option or required notice.
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