Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The "Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act" requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a lactation space in every medical center. These spaces must be hygienic, shielded from view, free from intrusion, and accessible to disabled individuals. Each space must include a chair and a working surface, be easy to locate, and be clearly identified with signage. The Secretary must ensure that at least 80 percent of medical centers comply within two years, with full compliance required within three years. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit annual progress reports to Congressional committees until all centers are compliant.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The bill creates functional, private lactation spaces for women veterans and the public.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill requires that all new lactation spaces be accessible to disabled individuals, including wheelchair users.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill explicitly mandates that lactation spaces must be accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access for Women Veterans and the Public: Section 1720M(c)(7) ensures that women veterans and members of the public have a space available to express breast milk.
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Dignity and Privacy: Section 1720M(c) requires spaces to be hygienic, shielded from view, and free from intrusion, providing a private environment for users.
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Accessibility for All: Section 1720M(c)(3) mandates that spaces must be accessible to disabled individuals, including those who use wheelchairs.
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Functionality and Ease of Use: Section 1720M(c)(4) and (c)(5) require that spaces contain a chair and a working surface and be easy to locate.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Unauthorized Entry Concerns: Section 1720M(b) clarifies that the existence of a lactation space does not authorize an individual to enter any part of a medical center they are not otherwise authorized to enter.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill requires that all new lactation spaces be accessible to disabled individuals, including wheelchair users. Would women be better off under this? — The bill creates functional, private lactation spaces for women veterans and the public. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill improves the practical amenities available at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill explicitly mandates that lactation spaces must be accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill provides essential health-related infrastructure specifically for women veterans and members of the public.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill expands healthcare-related support services available at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill ensures medical centers provide specialized facilities for women and the public to express breast milk.
- 11/12/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 11/10/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 11/9/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036; text: CR S8036)
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
- 7/30/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/21/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska