# 117-hres-603: 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.

117-hres-603, 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., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hres-603
- Congress: 117
- Title: 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.
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2021-08-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

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.

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## Sources
- [117-hres-603 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/603)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-603 (as of 2026-10-15).