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US HB1646

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Underwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure every VA medical center contains a dedicated lactation space for breastfeeding mothers

  • Lactation spaces must be hygienic, private, shielded from view, free from intrusion, and located outside of bathrooms

  • Spaces must be wheelchair accessible, contain a chair and working surface, and be clearly marked with signage

  • Available for use by both women veterans and members of the public visiting VA facilities

  • VA must implement the requirement within 2 years of enactment

Legislative Description

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health3/27/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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