Bills · HRES 662
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 662Health
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it draws significant attention to persistent and serious health disparities affecting Black mothers and their infants in the United States. If passed, it formally acknowledges that systemic racism contributes to these issues, particularly in breastfeeding rates and maternal mortality. This recognition can influence future policy discussions by encouraging lawmakers to consider racial equity when crafting legislation related to healthcare, parental leave, and workplace accommodations.
Without this resolution, the specific week might still be observed by advocacy groups, but it would lack official congressional recognition. The resolution elevates the conversation from community advocacy to a national legislative statement, potentially mobilizing greater public and private sector engagement in addressing the root causes of these health inequities. It reinforces the idea that improving public health outcomes requires addressing broader societal factors like economic opportunity, housing, and environmental justice.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating August 25-31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week."
This formalizes congressional recognition for a specific awareness week, highlighting an important public health initiative.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes that systemic and institutional racism creates greater barriers for Black women in meeting breastfeeding guidelines, contributing to health disparities and higher maternal mortality rates.
It acknowledges the underlying societal issues that impact health outcomes, moving beyond individual choices to structural factors.
PROVISION 03
Calls for Congress to support policies ensuring Black parents have access to affordable healthcare, paid parental leave, and appropriate places for expressing breast milk.
This urges legislative action to directly address some of the barriers identified in the resolution.
PROVISION 04
States that Congress must work towards ensuring Black communities have adequate housing, transportation equity, nutritious food, clean water, safe environments, fair criminal justice treatment, safety, a living wage, equal economic opportunity, and comprehensive healthcare.
It broadens the scope of recommended action beyond healthcare to a holistic approach for mitigating systemic racism's effects.
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D· North Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 26
Submitted in House
AUG 26
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 662
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 26, 2025
Last actionAug 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025
House Res.HRES 662Health
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 26, 2025
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