Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3644

119th Congress

Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Grace Meng

Representative

Democratic

NY-6

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would extend the time veterans have to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when they receive emergency medical treatment from a non-VA provider. Currently, veterans have 72 hours to notify the VA. This bill would increase that time to 96 hours, giving veterans more flexibility to get the care they need in an emergency.

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend the time veterans have to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when they receive emergency medical treatment from a non-VA provider. Currently, veterans have 72 hours to notify the VA. This bill would increase that time to 96 hours, giving veterans more flexibility to get the care they need in an emergency.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans ActThis bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment furnished by non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers. Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to deem as authorized emergency treatment provided to a covered veteran by a non-VA health care provider if such veteran or provider submits notification within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of such emergency treatment. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the notification period for veterans to receive emergency treatment from non-VA providers from 72 hours to 96 hours
Applies to veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system as well as those eligible due to service-connected disabilities
Aims to provide more flexibility for veterans to seek timely emergency care

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact veterans who need emergency medical care. By giving them more time to notify the VA, it would reduce administrative barriers and ensure veterans can focus on their health and wellbeing during a crisis. This change could improve access to care and reduce financial burdens for veterans who may have otherwise delayed seeking treatment due to the short notification window.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Health care coverage and access

Veterans' medical care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3644, 119th Congress (2025). "Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3644