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- H.R.2236
H.R.2236: Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 9, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2007
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (32 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include lactation (breastfeeding, including expression of milk) as protected conduct under such Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business tax credit for breast pumps and other equipment to assist employed mothers to breastfeed or express milk for their children and for consultation services relating to breastfeeding. Safe and Effective Breast...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 9, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |