Senate Simple Resolution 299
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution designating the first week in August 2019 as "World Breastfeeding Week", and designating August 2019 as "National Breastfeeding Month".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
299
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution designates the first week of August 2019 as World Breastfeeding Week, designates August 2019 as National Breastfeeding Month, and expresses support for policies and funding to ensure that all mothers who choose to breastfeed can access a full range of supports.
July 31, 2019
07/31/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5258)
07/31/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:15 PM