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HRES1491119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

Sponsored By: Representative Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Introduced

Summary

Black Breastfeeding Week would be designated for August 25–31, 2026 to spotlight breastfeeding gaps and push attention toward maternal and infant health equity in Black communities.

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  • Families and Black mothers: Calls attention to racial gaps in breastfeeding. It cites CDC data showing breastfeeding initiation of 74% for Black mothers versus 85% for White mothers in 2020–2021 and links breastfeeding of at least three months to a 38% lower risk of infant death.
  • Working parents and employers: Highlights workplace barriers and early returns to work. The resolution notes 1 in 4 mothers return to work within two weeks and that 60% of working breastfeeding mothers use inadequate places to express milk, and it urges paid leave and proper lactation spaces.
  • Policy and communities: Sets non-binding goals for Congress to pursue affordable health care, paid parental leave, nutritious food, clean water, housing, living wages, and other social determinants to reduce structural barriers to breastfeeding and health equity.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

NC • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

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