119th Congress
H.Res. 662
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Alma S. Adams(D-NC)
- Introduced
- Aug 26, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Aug 26, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Aug 26, 2025
Submitted in House