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Support for Pregnant Veterans: Doula Services Pilot Program

This act establishes a pilot program to provide doula services to pregnant veterans. The goal is to improve maternal and mental health outcomes, enhance the birthing experience for veterans, and facilitate their re-engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs after childbirth.
Key points
Pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system will receive up to 10 doula support sessions.
Doula services will cover prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum support, including remote sessions.
The 5-year pilot program will be implemented in selected Veterans Integrated Service Networks, with a focus on training doulas for veteran-specific needs.
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Print number: 117_S_1937
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DOULA for VA Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1937.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system will receive up to 10 doula support sessions.
  • Doula services will cover prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum support, including remote sessions.
  • The 5-year pilot program will be implemented in selected Veterans Integrated Service Networks, with a focus on training doulas for veteran-specific needs.
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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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