House Bill 9016
116th Congress(2019-2020)
DOULA for VA Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9016
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2020 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2020
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.
December 17, 2020
12/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:57 PM