Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Bill 119 HR 1646, also known as the Lactation Improvement Act of 2021, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to mandate the establishment of a lactation space in every medical center operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill specifically requires that these lactation spaces be private, clean, and easily accessible to ensure that nursing mothers who are veterans or VA employees have a comfortable and convenient place to breastfeed or express milk.

The bill recognizes the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers in the workplace and in healthcare settings, as breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for both mothers and babies. By requiring the VA to provide lactation spaces in all of its medical centers, the bill aims to promote breastfeeding among veterans and VA employees, ultimately improving the health and well-being of both mothers and their children.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 1646 seeks to ensure that nursing mothers who are veterans or VA employees have the necessary support and resources to continue breastfeeding while receiving medical care or working at VA facilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for breastfeeding mothers within the VA system.