United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 3526 — Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new requirement for lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720K

    ``Sec. 1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department ``(a) Lactation Space Required.--The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. ``(b) No Unauthorized Entry.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. ``(c) Lactation Space Defined.--In this section, the term `lactation space' means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that-- ``(1) is shielded from view; ``(2) is free from intrusion; ``(3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); ``(4) contains a chair and a working surface; ``(5) is easy to locate; ``(6) is clearly identified with signage; and ``(7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk.''.

    This establishes a requirement for lactation spaces in all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720K

    ``1720K. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department.''

    This adds a new section to the table of sections in chapter 17 of title 38.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3526 do?
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).
Who sponsors S 3526?
S 3526 is sponsored by Rosen, Jacky (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3526?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 3526?
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