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Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

USA119th CongressS-778| Senate 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act" , amends title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every medical center within the Department contains a dedicated lactation space. This space must be hygienic, shielded from view, free from intrusion, and accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs. Furthermore, it must contain a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, clearly identified with signage, and available for use by both women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk. The legislation sets a clear implementation timeline, requiring at least 80 percent of VA medical centers to be in compliance within two years of the Act's enactment, with full compliance across all centers mandated within three years. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress, listing compliant and non-compliant medical centers, and outlining plans and timelines for achieving full compliance. This reporting requirement will cease once all medical centers have established the necessary lactation spaces.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4580
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3526
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1646
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036; text: CR S8036)
Nov 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 12, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4580
    Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3526
    Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1646
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036; text: CR S8036)


  • November 10, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 12, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 12, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1646: 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

USA119th CongressS-778| Senate 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
This bill, titled the "Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act" , amends title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every medical center within the Department contains a dedicated lactation space. This space must be hygienic, shielded from view, free from intrusion, and accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs. Furthermore, it must contain a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, clearly identified with signage, and available for use by both women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk. The legislation sets a clear implementation timeline, requiring at least 80 percent of VA medical centers to be in compliance within two years of the Act's enactment, with full compliance across all centers mandated within three years. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress, listing compliant and non-compliant medical centers, and outlining plans and timelines for achieving full compliance. This reporting requirement will cease once all medical centers have established the necessary lactation spaces.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4580
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3526
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1646
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036; text: CR S8036)
Nov 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 12, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 12, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4580
    Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3526
    Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1646
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036; text: CR S8036)


  • November 10, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 12, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 12, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1646: 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