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DOULA for VA Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4753| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2020 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-9016
Introduced in House
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-9016
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-9016: DOULA for VA Act of 2020
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMental healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health

DOULA for VA Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4753| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2020 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-9016
Introduced in House
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-9016
    Introduced in House
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-9016: DOULA for VA Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMental healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health