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

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to address the maternal and child health crisis in Black communities. It highlights that Black mothers face significant barriers to breastfeeding, such as lower initiation rates, pain, lack of social support, and workplace challenges, which contribute to increased health disparities and higher infant mortality rates among Black babies. The House recognizes that systemic and institutional racism creates these barriers, leading to unacceptably high rates of maternal mortality, especially for Black women. Consequently, the resolution calls for Congress to support policies ensuring Black parents have access to affordable healthcare , paid leave , and appropriate facilities for expressing breast milk. Furthermore, it advocates for broader efforts to mitigate systemic racism by ensuring Black communities have equitable access to essential resources like adequate housing, nutritious food, clean water, and comprehensive, quality healthcare, alongside economic opportunity and safety.