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- H.R.866
H.R.866: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Feb. 7, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Feb. 6, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) 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 members 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2019 |
Became Public Law No: 116-30. |
| July 25, 2019 |
Signed by President. |
| July 15, 2019 |
Presented to President.
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| June 27, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 26, 2019 |
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4585) |
| June 26, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| June 26, 2019 |
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 866.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1371) |
| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1371-1372)
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |