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Support for Nursing Mothers in Airlines: New Rights for Crewmembers

The AIR PUMP Act aims to provide airline employees who are nursing mothers with the right to breaks for expressing breast milk and a suitable place to do so. This will enable mothers working as crewmembers to more easily balance their professional duties with motherhood, without fear of job loss or discrimination.
Key points
Airline employees who are nursing mothers will gain the right to breaks for expressing breast milk for one year after childbirth.
Airline employers must provide a private place, other than a bathroom, shielded from view and intrusion, for expressing breast milk.
The act protects employees from dismissal or discrimination for exercising these rights or reporting violations.
Breaks for expressing milk will not be required during critical phases of flight, and changes cannot impact flight safety or incur significant expense for the employer.
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Print number: 118_HR_3576
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2023-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AIR PUMP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3576.

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 2023-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airline employees who are nursing mothers will gain the right to breaks for expressing breast milk for one year after childbirth.
  • Airline employers must provide a private place, other than a bathroom, shielded from view and intrusion, for expressing breast milk.
  • The act protects employees from dismissal or discrimination for exercising these rights or reporting violations.
  • Breaks for expressing milk will not be required during critical phases of flight, and changes cannot impact flight safety or incur significant expense for the employer.
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. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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