Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1491 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally recognizes the observance and states the House's view that systemic and institutional racism creates greater barriers for Black mothers seeking to meet federal breastfeeding guidelines, contributing to health disparities affecting Black mothers and infants. The resolution also expresses that Congress should support policies ensuring access to affordable health care, paid parental leave, and appropriate accommodations for breastfeeding mothers, and calls for broader efforts to address disparities in housing, transportation, nutrition, environmental conditions, criminal justice, wages, and economic opportunity in Black communities.
The resolution primarily affects public awareness and congressional messaging rather than any specific group directly, though it highlights disparities affecting Black mothers, infants, and families related to breastfeeding, maternal health, and infant mortality, citing CDC and North Carolina-specific statistics on breastfeeding rates and infant mortality.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Alma Adams with Rep. Watson Coleman as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a simple House resolution, it would need committee consideration and a vote by the full House to pass; it does not require Senate action or presidential signature, and it would not carry the force of law even if adopted.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1491 do?
- H.Res. 1491 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally recognizes the observance and states the House's view that systemic and institutional racism creates greater barriers for Black mothers seeking to meet federal breastfeeding guidelines, contributing to health disparities affecting Black mothers and infants. The resolution also expresses that Congress should support policies ensuring access to affordable health care, paid parental leave, and appropriate accommodations for breastfeeding mothers, and calls for broader efforts to address disparities in housing, transportation, nutrition, environmental conditions, criminal justice, wages, and economic opportunity in Black communities. The resolution primarily affects public awareness and congressional messaging rather than any specific group directly, though it highlights disparities affecting Black mothers, infants, and families related to breastfeeding, maternal health, and infant mortality, citing CDC and North Carolina-specific statistics on breastfeeding rates and infant mortality. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Alma Adams with Rep. Watson Coleman as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a simple House resolution, it would need committee consideration and a vote by the full House to pass; it does not require Senate action or presidential signature, and it would not carry the force of law even if adopted.
- Has H.Res. 1491 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1491. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1491?
- H.Res. 1491 was sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1491?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (27 Aug 2026).
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