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H.R.2521

H.R.2521: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasability and advisability of furnishing doula services to certain veterans, and for other purposes.

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About This Bill

Introduced April 14, 2021
Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2022
See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.

Bill Sponsor

Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 5, 2022
Engrossed in House - Dec. 1, 2022
Introduced in House - April 14, 2021

Bill Summary

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2022 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of furnishing doula services to pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans (with respect to postpartum care) who are enrolled in the VA health care system.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 7 statements associated with H.R.2521.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 5, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec. 1, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 44 (Roll no. 497).
Dec. 1, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 1, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 44 (Roll no. 497). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8601-8602)
Dec. 1, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8701-8702)
Dec. 1, 2022	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 1, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 29, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602; text: CR H8601-8602)
Nov. 29, 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.
Nov. 29, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
Nov. 29, 2022	Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 29, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8600-8602)
Sept. 21, 2022	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sept. 21, 2022	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 20, 2022	Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
July 14, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 15, 2021	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 14, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 14, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 14, 2021	Introduced in the House by Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.)

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