118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 1416Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

Health
Introduced Aug 27, 2024
Last action Aug 27, 2024
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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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Aug 27, 2024
Introduced in House
Aug 27, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.