Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act

Senate Bill

S. 2943

119th Congress

Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would allow veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system to receive a full-year supply of contraceptive pills, patches, rings, and other approved contraceptive products when prescribed by a VA medical provider. The bill aims to improve access to these essential preventative healthcare items for veterans.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system to receive a full-year supply of contraceptive pills, patches, rings, and other approved contraceptive products when prescribed by a VA medical provider. The bill aims to improve access to these essential preventative healthcare items for veterans.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act or the ADD SOY Act This bill requires schools to substitute a nondairy beverage for fluid milk in the National School Lunch Program upon the request of a student or their parent or guardian. Under current law, schools participating in the program may provide a substitute at the request of a medical authority or the student's parent or guardian. The bill also removes current requirements that (1) the substitute request be based on an identified medical or other special dietary need that restricts the student's diet, and (2) the school food authority pay for any additional expenses resulting from providing the substitute that exceed the covered reimbursement amounts.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows veterans to receive a full-year supply of prescribed contraceptive products from the VA, rather than having to refill prescriptions more frequently.
Requires VA medical providers to notify patients of the option to receive a full-year supply when prescribing contraceptive products.
Defines 'contraceptive product' broadly to include a range of FDA-approved drugs, devices, and biological products intended for pregnancy prevention.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit veteran patients by making it more convenient to access and use their prescribed contraceptive products. It could improve continuity of care and reduce administrative burdens for both patients and the VA healthcare system. The expanded access may be especially helpful for veterans who live in remote or underserved areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2943, 119th Congress (2025). "Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2943