Sens. Duckworth and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand VA Maternal Care
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.
The bill has strong bipartisan support from well-known senators, but many veteran-focused bills face delays in the committee process before reaching a full vote.
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Female veterans who are pregnant or recently gave birth would get coordinated maternity care through the VA, including mental health screenings and support lasting up to 12 months postpartum. This is especially important because veterans face higher rates of mental health conditions that can worsen during and after pregnancy. The program also trains outside doctors to understand military-specific health needs.
“provide care to eligible veterans from the beginning of pregnancy until 12 months postpartum”
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Maternal Health for Veterans Act
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