To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasability and advisability of furnishing doula services to certain veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-2521
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' medical care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

action_date: 2022-12-01
text: 

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2022 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of furnishing doula services to pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans (with respect to postpartum care) who are enrolled in the VA health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 44 (Roll no. 497). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8601-8602)
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 44 (Roll no. 497).
action_date: 2022-12-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)
action_date: 2022-11-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-11-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
action_date: 2022-11-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)
action_date: 2022-11-29
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-09-20
text: Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House