To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Moran, with an amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends title 38 to require Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities to provide lactation spaces for nursing mothers.
Who Benefits and How
- Nursing mothers visiting VA facilities have dedicated private space
- Women veterans and visitors gain family-friendly accommodations
- VA employees who are nursing benefit
Who Bears the Burden and How
- VA must establish lactation spaces in facilities
- Minor construction/renovation costs
Key Provisions
- Mandatory lactation spaces in VA medical facilities
- Provides private space for breastfeeding/pumping
- Supports nursing mothers at VA
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires VA medical facilities to have lactation spaces.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Make VA facilities family-friendly"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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