HRES662Referred to Committee

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

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-26
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Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.0% (672 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-08-26

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Plain-English 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.

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