118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1722AIR PUMP Act

A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers.

Labor and employment
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 18, 2023
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Referred
May 18, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill gives an air carrier crewmember the right to break time and a private space to express breast milk at work. Exceptions to this right apply during a critical phase of flight, if it impacts the safety of an aircraft, or if it would impose a significant expense. An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against an employee who testifies in a proceeding or files a complaint related to this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor or in a private lawsuit. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue regulations.

Provisions · 7 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.