Take Care of America's Veterans Act

Floor Speech

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Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act.

Serving veterans is one of the greatest privileges we have as Members of Congress, and we must do everything that we can to ensure not only that they receive the benefits that they have earned through their service and sacrifice, but also that they can access those benefits with the dignity that they deserve.

That is why I am so proud to lead the bipartisan Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.

As a nurse, I have seen firsthand the benefits of breastfeeding for moms and babies. My bill will ensure that every VA medical center contains a clean, private space specifically designed for nursing and pumping.

Our veterans and their families have given so much in service to our country, and they deserve the same level of support and respect when they seek care.

For VA medical centers to meet the needs of young families, caregivers, and our hardworking VA employees, they need to be equipped with proper facilities.

In the VA medical centers that lack a dedicated lactation space, moms are forced to use unsanitary places like bathrooms or struggle to find a private corner. That is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve better.

That is why we must pass the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act now.

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