What does Preamble of Maternal Health for Veterans Act do?

This bill amends title 38, United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a maternity care coordination program. The bill's stated purpose is to amend existing legislation and address maternity care coordination for veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Maternal Health for Veterans Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Maternal Health for Veterans Act.

What does MATERNITY HEALTH CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF of Maternal Health for Veterans Act do?

This section establishes the Maternity Health Care Coordination Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary shall provide care to eligible veterans from the beginning of pregnancy until 12 months postpartum. The program requires systematic data collection and review on mental health screenings for eligible veterans. The Secretary must implement a performance management process to measure progress towards program goals. The Secretary is required to provide training and support to community maternity care providers regarding the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans. An annual report must be submitted to Congress, including data on maternal health outcomes disaggregated by veteran characteristics. The report must also include progress on implementing recommendations from oversight bodies and the Secretary’s own recommendations for improvement. Definitions are provided for terms such as 'community maternity care provider,' 'eligible veteran,' 'maternal mortality,' and 'postpartum'.

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Maternal Health for Veterans Act

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The Maternal Health for Veterans Act establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs program to coordinate maternity care for eligible veterans from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum.
This bill mandates data collection and review of mental health screenings for veterans participating in the maternity care coordination program.
The Act requires annual reports to Congress detailing maternal health outcomes and progress in implementing recommendations to improve the program.

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