H.R. 1646 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] Introduced February 27, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action March 27, 2025

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).

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 27, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House

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