HR 5738
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Child health
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
Women's health
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Introduced: October 26, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H5104-5105)
May 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214).
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5140-5141)
May 18, 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.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5738.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5104-5105)
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Mar 16, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | House · vote #214 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1