DOULA for VA Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 27, 2021)
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2021
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.
What just happenedOct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate