A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a lactation room in public buildings, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressS-1497Senate
Updated: Jun 29, 2017

Summary

Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet.

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Timeline

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3861; text of measure as introduced: CR S3861-3862)

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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