To amend title 38, United States Code, to include infertility as a condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in the course of active military, naval, air, or space service.

House Bill

H.R. 7841

119th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include infertility as a condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in the course of active military, naval, air, or space service.

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Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

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Summary

This bill would add infertility to the list of medical conditions that are automatically presumed to be caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. Veterans with infertility would no longer need to prove their condition was caused by service-related toxic exposure to receive VA benefits.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to include infertility as a condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in the course of active military, naval, air, or space service.

This bill would add infertility to the list of medical conditions that are automatically presumed to be caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. Veterans with infertility would no longer need to prove their condition was caused by service-

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This bill would add infertility to the list of medical conditions that are automatically presumed to be caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. Veterans with infertility would no longer need to prove their condition was caused by service-related toxic exposure to receive VA benefits.

Bill Number: 7841
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to include infertility as a condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in the course of active military, naval, air, or space service.
Bill Number: 7841
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would add infertility to the list of medical conditions that are automatically presumed to be caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. Veterans with infertility would no longer need to prove their condition was caused by service-related toxic exposure to receive VA ben

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would add infertility to the list of medical conditions that are automatically presumed to be caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. Veterans with infertility would no longer need to prove their condition was caused by service-related toxic exposure to receive VA benefits.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill amends federal law governing veterans' benefits to include infertility as a presumed service-connected condition.
Veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during active duty service and later experience infertility would automatically qualify for related VA benefits.
Currently, veterans must prove a direct connection between their service and infertility to receive benefits, but this bill would eliminate that requirement for those with toxic exposure.
The presumption would apply to service members across all military branches, including the Space Force.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect veterans who experience infertility and were exposed to toxic substances during their military service, such as burn pits, Agent Orange, or other hazardous materials. It would make it easier for these veterans to access VA healthcare and disability benefits for infertility treatment without having to prove their condition was caused by their service. The change could expand benefits eligibility for thousands of veterans struggling with reproductive health issues.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7841, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title 38, United States Code, to include infertility as a condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in the course of active military, naval, air, or space service.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7841

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