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Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, 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.

USA117th CongressHRES-603| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2021
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1096
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.
Aug 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1096
    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.


  • August 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Child healthEmployee leaveEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHousing supply and affordabilityMinority healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsViolent crimeWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's health

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, 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.

USA117th CongressHRES-603| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2021
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.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1096
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.
Aug 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1096
    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.


  • August 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthEmployee leaveEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHousing supply and affordabilityMinority healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsViolent crimeWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's health