Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Bill 119 s 778, 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 pump milk.

The bill recognizes the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers in the workplace and in healthcare settings, and aims to ensure that veterans and VA employees who are nursing have the necessary resources and accommodations to continue breastfeeding while at VA medical centers. By requiring the establishment of lactation spaces in all VA medical centers, the bill seeks to promote the health and well-being of breastfeeding mothers and their babies, while also supporting the overall mission of the VA to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans.

Overall, Bill 119 s 778 represents a bipartisan effort to address the needs of breastfeeding mothers within the VA system and to promote a supportive and inclusive environment for women who are balancing their military service or employment with the demands of motherhood. If passed, this legislation would help to ensure that nursing mothers who are veterans or VA employees have the necessary support and accommodations to continue breastfeeding while receiving or providing healthcare services at VA medical centers.