Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T10:08:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3526 Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 10:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 3526

The Bill 118 s 3526, also known as the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act, aims to provide support and resources for lactating veteran mothers. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that all VA medical facilities have designated lactation rooms for veteran mothers to use. These lactation rooms must be clean, private, and equipped with the necessary amenities for breastfeeding or pumping milk.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA provide lactation support services, such as access to lactation consultants and breastfeeding education, to veteran mothers. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that veteran mothers have the necessary support and resources to continue breastfeeding their infants while receiving care at VA medical facilities.

Overall, the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act seeks to promote the health and well-being of veteran mothers and their infants by providing them with the necessary resources and support for breastfeeding.

Congressional Summary of S 3526

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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Current Status of Bill S 3526

Bill S 3526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill S 3526 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2023. Bill S 3526's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3526

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3526

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3526

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms ActLactation Spaces for Veteran Moms ActA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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