Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 1096
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2020, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Sep 1, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
1096
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
September 1, 2020
Actions (2)
09/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:51 PM