Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2016)
Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2016
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 a member of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from public view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 2, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E98)
- Feb 2, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House