Urges Congress to pass "Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight

New Jersey urges Congress to pass the Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025 to enhance federal menopause care for women veterans.

Summary of SR 102 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Purpose and intent

SR 102 is a non-binding concurrent resolution of the New Jersey Senate and Assembly urging the federal Congress to enact federal legislation titled the “Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025.”

The resolution signals the Legislature’s position that improving menopause-related care for veterans is a priority and seeks federal legislative action to address gaps in care and support for women veterans experiencing menopause.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Formal request to Congress: The bill urges Congress to pass the federal act, which would presumably establish or enhance programs, policies, and funding related to menopause care for military veterans.

Scope of focus: While the resolution itself does not establish state policy or funding, it endorses federal measures aimed at improving health care access, quality, and resources for menopausal women veterans.

Non-binding nature: As a concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law within New Jersey or create state mandates; rather, it expresses the Legislature’s stance and encourages federal action.

Who or what would be affected

Primary impact: Not the New Jersey government directly, but the bill aims to influence federal policy affecting women veterans nationwide, including components such as Veterans Health Administration services and related research or program funding.

Beneficiaries: Women veterans who experience menopause, potentially including improved health care access, screening, treatment options, and supportive services if the federal act becomes law.

State role: The resolution may prompt state officials to advocate or align with federal efforts, but it does not allocate state resources or create state programs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Angela McKnight (indicating bipartisan or local sponsorship support within the New Jersey Legislature).

Legislative action: As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval by both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature (Senate and General Assembly) but does not require the governor’s signature to become a public statement of the Legislature’s position.

Timing: The resolution is part of the 222nd session; specific dates for approval would follow standard legislative calendars and committee processes.

Notes

The bill is aspirational and focused on federal action rather than establishing or changing state policy.

It underscores New Jersey’s support for addressing menopause care among veterans and seeks to elevate this issue on the national policy agenda.