HRES 1416
118th Congress
House
Health
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
Introduced: August 27, 2024
Introduced by:
Adams, Alma S.
Democratic
· North Carolina
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Aug 27, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 27, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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