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H.R. 866 (116th)

Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019

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Introduced

30 January 2019

Last action

25 July 2019 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 116-30.

Sponsors

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Elaine Luria, Susan Wild, Harley Rouda

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

28 May 2025

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Summary

Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 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 with electricity) an electrical outlet.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 2019

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 February 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 February 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1371)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 February 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1371)

    Source: Floor

  8. 6 February 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 866.

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 February 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1371-1372)

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 February 2019

    Floor

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 February 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 26 June 2019

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 June 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 June 2019

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4585)

    Source: Discharge

  15. 26 June 2019

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4585)

    Source: Committee

  16. 27 June 2019

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 July 2019

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 25 July 2019

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 116-30.

    Source: President

  20. 25 July 2019

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 25 July 2019

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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