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substantiveDec 1, 2022 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2521 — DOULA for VA Act of 2022

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.

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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Roll-call breakdown

Yea376

Democrat: 213 · Republican: 163

Nay44

Republican: 44

Present0

Not Voting11

Democrat: 5 · Republican: 6

How each member voted (431)

Yea (376)

Nay (44)

Not Voting (11)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.