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H.R. 2521 117th Congress House

DOULA for VA Act of 2022

Official title: 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.

Introduced: November 29, 2022 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnel
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Mental healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 1, 2022
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 44 (Roll no. 497). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8601-8602)
Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Apr 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 1, 2022 House · vote #497 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 376–44 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 5, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1937 Identical bill DOULA for VA Act of 2021
  • HR 9016 Reintroduction of DOULA for VA Act of 2020
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Nov 29, 2022
 D
Sherrill, Mikie
New Jersey · Nov 5, 2021
 R
Cammack, Kat
Florida · May 4, 2021
 D
Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Apr 14, 2021
Lesko, Debbie
· Apr 14, 2021
 D
McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Apr 14, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2521: DOULA for VA Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2521/
MLA
"H.R. 2521: DOULA for VA Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2521/.
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H.R. 2521, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2521/.
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