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Expanding Workplace Breastfeeding Rights for Congressional Employees.

This law expands workplace rights related to breastfeeding, ensuring that certain groups of U.S. Congressional employees have access to necessary breaks and private spaces for expressing milk. The goal is to close legal loopholes and guarantee essential accommodations for new mothers returning to work in the legislative branch.
Key points
Guarantees breastfeeding Congressional employees the right to breaks for expressing milk at work.
Ensures access to a private space, other than a bathroom, for using a breast pump.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2219
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-07-10