118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2465 — DOULA for VA Act of 2023

“A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jul 25, 2023

Last action Jul 25, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 25, 2023

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Referred

Jul 25, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 25, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Jul 25, 2023

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