H.R. 866 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019
H.R. 866 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2019, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-30
What it does
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 6, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 26, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2019
- Became lawJul 25, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-30. (Jul 25, 2019)
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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