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DOULA for VA Act of 2023

12/23/2023, 6:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6331

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2023 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2023

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6331

Bill HR 6331 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2023. Bill HR 6331 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2023.  Bill HR 6331's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6331

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6331

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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