Bill · H.R. 1646· House(119-HR-1646)
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every medical center within the Department has a lactation space. These spaces must be hygienic, private, and accessible to disabled individuals. The spaces are intended for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk. The Secretary must implement these changes within two years of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures women veterans and mothers have private, hygienic spaces to express breast milk.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates that lactation spaces must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including wheelchair users.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill provides dedicated, private facilities to support the needs of women veterans and mothers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mandated Lactation Spaces: The Secretary must ensure each medical center contains a lactation space, which is defined as a hygienic place other than a bathroom (Section 2(a)). This provides a dedicated area for women veterans and the public to express breast milk.
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Privacy and Security: The required spaces must be shielded from view and free from intrusion (Section 2(a)(c)). This ensures that individuals have a private environment.
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Accessibility: The spaces must be accessible to disabled individuals, including those who use wheelchairs (Section 2(a)(c)). This ensures that all people can use the facility regardless of mobility limitations.
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Ease of Use: The law requires that spaces contain a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, and be clearly identified with signage (Section 2(a)(c)). This makes the spaces functional and easy for people to find.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+5Good For Veterans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Gender Equality+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa