S. 4225: DOULA for VA Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-03-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-26):
Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2026 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2026
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2026-03-26 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2026-07-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4225 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4225?
S. 4225 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DOULA for VA Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4225 are available on congress.gov.
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