DOULA for VA Act of 2026

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.

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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans.Official Title as Introduced

DOULA for VA Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4225·Senate·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Sen. Cory Booker(Democratic-New Jersey)·

Mar 26, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Bill text

Mar 26, 2026As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Mar 26, 2026Introduced in Senate