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117th Congress · House

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.

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

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of furnishing doula services to pregnant or formerly pregnant.
  • House passed it on Dec 1, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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