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Study on Doula Services for Pregnant Veterans

This act requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study the feasibility and advisability of providing doula services to pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans. The goal is to assess if such support is practical and beneficial for their health and well-being.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will study offering doula services to pregnant and postpartum veterans.
The study will analyze how other federal and state entities certify doulas to ensure service quality.
A report on the findings, including recommendations, will be submitted to Congress within 18 months.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-01
90%
For 376
Against 44
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2521
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
Voting date: 2022-12-01
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 497
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DOULA for VA Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2521.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will study offering doula services to pregnant and postpartum veterans.
  • The study will analyze how other federal and state entities certify doulas to ensure service quality.
  • A report on the findings, including recommendations, will be submitted to Congress within 18 months.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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