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Support for Black Breastfeeding Week to Address Health Disparities

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution supports designating a specific week to highlight maternal and child health issues in the Black community. It emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for health outcomes and calls for actions to support mothers, including better healthcare access and paid leave.
Key points
The resolution highlights lower breastfeeding rates among Black mothers and related child health issues.
It points out barriers faced by Black mothers, such as lack of support, workplace difficulties, and social concerns.
It calls on Congress to support policies that improve access to healthcare, paid leave, and appropriate spaces for breastfeeding mothers to express milk.
It notes the need to address broader systemic issues affecting the health and lives of Black communities.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Print number: HRES 603
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2021-08-24