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House resolution proposes designating August 25-31, 2026, as Black Breastfeeding Week

Original title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

August 27, 2026

public health maternal health awareness campaigns

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Aug 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The serves as a symbolic federal recognition intended to highlight public health initiatives and address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes during the specified week.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Black mothers

The resolution focuses on health awareness and breastfeeding outcomes specifically relevant to this demographic.

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

The committee is responsible for reviewing the resolution as part of the legislative process.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This formally expresses support for recognizing the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as Black Breastfeeding Week. The measure aims to promote awareness of breastfeeding disparities and health outcomes within the Black community.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for health programs?

No, this is a commemorative expressing support for a designation; it does not authorize or appropriate federal funds.

What is the purpose of Black Breastfeeding Week?

The supports the designation to raise awareness regarding breastfeeding practices and health outcomes specifically within the Black community.

Why It Matters

The serves as a symbolic federal recognition intended to highlight public health initiatives and address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes during the specified week.

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Commemorative Legislative Trend

The resolution follows a standard pattern of using federal designations to highlight specific public health awareness weeks.

Black Breastfeeding Week

Connected Entities

otherBlack Breastfeeding Week“The awareness week proposed for federal designation.”Map →

otherPublic Radio Music Day“Designation being supported”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

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