Who it affects
- Black women
In committeeHealth careRacial equality
Racism and barriers to breastfeeding
H.Res. 662 · Resolution · Introduced Aug. 26, 2025
This bill would recognize racism’s effects on Black women’s ability to meet breastfeeding guidelines and identify policies to reduce those barriers.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
No recorded votes yet.
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What it would do
- The resolution recognizes that racism within systems and institutions limits Black women’s ability to meet breastfeeding guidelines.
- It recognizes that barriers created by racism contribute to differences in health.
- It identifies policies to reduce these barriers.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill yet.
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
- Sponsor
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. (D-NC)
- Introduced
- Aug. 26, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- Aug. 26, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.