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Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms in VA Medical Centers

This new law requires all veteran medical centers to provide dedicated, hygienic, and private lactation spaces. This aims to make it easier for veteran mothers and others to express breast milk, ensuring comfort and privacy during an important time.
Key points
All Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers must provide dedicated, private, and hygienic lactation spaces.
These spaces must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, include a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, and clearly marked.
The law seeks to improve comfort and support for veteran mothers and others needing to express breast milk in medical facilities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1646
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1646.

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 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers must provide dedicated, private, and hygienic lactation spaces.
  • These spaces must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, include a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, and clearly marked.
  • The law seeks to improve comfort and support for veteran mothers and others needing to express breast milk in medical facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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