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.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the negative effects of systemic and institutional racism on the ability of Black women to meet breastfeeding guidelines. It also recognizes that the barriers created by racism contribute to health disparities and identifies policies to mitigate these barriers.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2021
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Aug 24, 2021
Last action Aug 25, 2021
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Aug 25, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Aug 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Aug 24, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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