S 1722 118th Congress Senate Labor and Employment Aviation and airports Child health Civil actions and liability Employment discrimination and employee rights Nutrition and diet Transportation employees Women's health

AIR PUMP Act

Introduced: May 18, 2023 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

May 18, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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AIR PUMP Act

This bill gives an air carrier crewmember the right to break time and a private space to express breast milk at work. Exceptions to this right apply during a critical phase of flight, if it impacts the safety of an aircraft, or if it would impose a significant expense. An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against an employee who testifies in a proceeding or files a complaint related to this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor or in a private lawsuit. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue regulations.

What's happening now May 18, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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