H. Res. 1096 (Introduced in House) — 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.

(1)

that systemic and institutional racism creates greater barriers for Black women committed to meeting breastfeeding guidelines set out by Federal public health officials;

(2)

that these barriers contribute to increasing health disparities leaving Black mothers and infants particularly vulnerable;

(3)

that disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable;

(4)

that Congress must fully support and encourage policies that ensure Black parents have access to affordable health care, allow parents to take paid leave after the birth of a child, and ensure that breastfeeding mothers have appropriate places to express breast milk; and

(5)

that, in order to better mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism, Congress must work toward ensuring that Black communities have—

(A)

adequate housing;

(B)

transportation equity;

(C)

nutritious food;

(D)

clean water;

(E)

environments free from toxins;

(F)

fair treatment within the criminal justice system;

(G)

safety and freedom from violence;

(H)

a living wage;

(I)

equal economic opportunity; and

(J)

comprehensive, quality, and affordable health care.

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