Senate Bill 1497
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 29, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1497
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017
This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet.
June 29, 2017
06/29/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3861; text of measure as introduced: CR S3861-3862)
06/29/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:32 PM