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Support for Black Breastfeeding Week Designation

This House Resolution expresses support for designating a specific week as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It aims to highlight racial disparities in maternal and child health within Black communities and emphasize the vital role of breastfeeding in improving health outcomes for infants and mothers. The document points out barriers faced by Black mothers and calls for policies that improve access to healthcare and supportive work environments.
Key points
Designating Black Breastfeeding Week aims to raise awareness about health disparities in Black communities.
It highlights breastfeeding's crucial role in infant and maternal health, noting lower rates among Black mothers contribute to higher infant mortality.
Calls for policies supporting affordable healthcare, paid parental leave, and proper facilities for breastfeeding mothers at work.
Acknowledges systemic barriers, including racism, that hinder Black women from meeting breastfeeding guidelines.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1416
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2024-08-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1416.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating Black Breastfeeding Week aims to raise awareness about health disparities in Black communities.
  • It highlights breastfeeding's crucial role in infant and maternal health, noting lower rates among Black mothers contribute to higher infant mortality.
  • Calls for policies supporting affordable healthcare, paid parental leave, and proper facilities for breastfeeding mothers at work.
  • Acknowledges systemic barriers, including racism, that hinder Black women from meeting breastfeeding guidelines.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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