Bill · H.R. 5665· House(119-HR-5665)
ACE Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ACE Veterans Act amends title 38 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans enrolled in the annual patient enrollment system to receive a full-year supply of prescribed contraceptive products. These products include pills, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings. Medical providers must notify veterans of this option.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
Directly improves the quality and accessibility of healthcare for enrolled veterans.
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits women veterans by expanding access to contraceptive medications.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
Expands the benefits available to veterans regarding the procurement of prescribed medications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Full-Year Supply Option: Veterans who are prescribed contraceptive products can choose to fill their prescription as a full-year supply, as stated in Sec. 2(a). This provides a way for veterans to obtain a larger quantity of their medication at once.
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Provider Notification: Medical providers are required to tell veterans about the option to get a full-year supply, according to Sec. 2(b). This ensures veterans are aware of the benefit.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For Women+8Good For Rural Residents+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For L G B T Q Community+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For High Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
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