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DOULA for VA Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-2521| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9016
DOULA for VA Act of 2020
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1937
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
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.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)
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)
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Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2022
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9016
    DOULA for VA Act of 2020


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1937
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)


  • December 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)
    View Vote


  • December 1, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 1, 2022
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1937: DOULA for VA Act of 2021
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMental healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health

DOULA for VA Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-2521| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9016
DOULA for VA Act of 2020
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1937
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
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.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)
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)
View Vote
Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2022
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9016
    DOULA for VA Act of 2020


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1937
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)


  • December 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)
    View Vote


  • December 1, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 1, 2022
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1937: DOULA for VA Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMental healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health