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DOULA for VA Act of 2026
4/15/2026, 1:44 AM
Summary of Bill S 4225
The bill titled "A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans," designated as S. 4225 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on March 26, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to mandate the establishment of a pilot program by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide doula services specifically to veterans.
Congressional Summary of S 4225
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2026 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2026
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 4225
Bill S 4225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill S 4225 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2026. Bill S 4225's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4225
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4225
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4225
DOULA for VA Act of 2026
DOULA for VA Act of 2026
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2026
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4225
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