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Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

USA117th CongressHR-5738| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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).

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Timeline
Oct 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5104-5105)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5738.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5140-5141)
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H5104-5105)
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May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4580
Introduced in Senate
  • October 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 16, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5104-5105)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5738.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5140-5141)


  • May 18, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H5104-5105)
    View Vote


  • May 18, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4580
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4580: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Child healthDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

USA117th CongressHR-5738| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
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).

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5104-5105)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5738.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5140-5141)
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H5104-5105)
View Vote
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4580
Introduced in Senate
  • October 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 16, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5104-5105)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5738.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5140-5141)


  • May 18, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H5104-5105)
    View Vote


  • May 18, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4580
    Introduced in Senate
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4580: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical careWomen's health