H.Res. 662 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
Cosponsors: 1 (1 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2025-08-26
Latest action (2025-08-26): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.Res. 662 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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