The House would support Black Breastfeeding Week for August 25 through August 31, 2025. The resolution highlights barriers Black mothers face when breastfeeding and urges support for paid leave, workplace pumping space, health care, and better living conditions. It does not create any new law or program.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week". is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.Res. 662: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Black mothers, Black babies, and Black families by putting public attention on breastfeeding barriers and health gaps. It also matters to workplaces, health care providers, and lawmakers because the resolution urges stronger support for paid leave, clean pumping spaces, affordable care, and healthier community conditions. Since it is nonbinding, no person, employer, agency, or state would have to change what they do because of this resolution alone.
Why this matters: This matters because Black families face worse infant and maternal health outcomes, and the resolution frames breastfeeding support as one way to help. It also treats breastfeeding barriers as part of a larger problem tied to racism, work rules, health care access, and basic living conditions. The effect would mostly be public attention and a statement of House support. It would not provide money, benefits, or new legal protections on its own.
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