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H.Res. 1491

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
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Committee
Latest Action · August 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
August 27, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to raise awareness about maternal and infant health disparities in Black communities. The resolution highlights significant gaps in breastfeeding rates between Black and White mothers, noting that Black mothers face unique barriers including lack of workplace accommodations, insufficient social support, and concerns about breastfeeding in public. The bill emphasizes that lower breastfeeding rates correlate with higher infant mortality in Black communities and that systemic racism creates obstacles preventing Black families from meeting federal breastfeeding recommendations. The resolution calls on Congress to support policies ensuring Black parents have access to affordable healthcare, paid family leave, and appropriate breastfeeding accommodations at work. This is a non-binding resolution that does not allocate funding or create new programs, but rather acknowledges a public health concern and expresses the House's commitment to addressing racial disparities in maternal and child health.

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