HRES 662 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

This resolution expresses the House's symbolic support for designating August 25-31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It highlights systemic barriers Black mothers face in breastfeeding, such as inadequate workplace support and racial health disparities, while referencing statistics showing lower breastfeeding rates and higher infant mortality among Black communities. The resolution urges Congress to address these inequities through policies like paid parental leave and better workplace accommodations for breastfeeding. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal and infant health.
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Introduced Aug 26, 2025 Last action Aug 26, 2025
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