Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
USA118th CongressHRES-1416| House
| Updated: 8/27/2024
Alma S. Adams
Democratic Representative
North Carolina
Cosponsors (1)
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
USA118th CongressHRES-1416| House
| Updated: 8/27/2024
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Alma S. Adams
Democratic Representative
North Carolina
Cosponsors (1)
Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted