Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

H.R. 1646, the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act, would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish lactation spaces at each of its medical centers. These spaces would need to be hygienic, separate from bathrooms, and designed to be easy to locate for veteran mothers who are breastfeeding.

If enacted, this bill would aim to support veteran mothers accessing VA healthcare by providing a private, dignified space for lactation. The practical effect would be to ensure that nursing mothers receiving care at VA facilities have access to appropriate accommodations, which could improve their healthcare experience and support maternal and child health outcomes.

The bill is currently under consideration in the House Subcommittee on Health, having been introduced in February 2025. It has not yet been voted on by the full House and would require presidential signature to become law.