S. 4225In Committee
DOULA for VA Act of 2026
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a five-year pilot program furnishing doula services to pregnant veterans enrolled in VA health care
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a five-year pilot program furnishing doula services to pregnant veterans enrolled in VA health care
Key points
- Require VA pilot program
- Fund doula services
- Expand Whole Health model
- Assess birth mental health outcomes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National Security