US HR1096 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2020, 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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-09-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Child health
Employee leave
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Housing supply and affordability
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Women's health
Employee leave
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Housing supply and affordability
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1096/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1096/BILLS-116hres1096ih.pdf |
