To provide a lactation room in public buildings.
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill requires certain public buildings that have a public restroom to provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be a hygienic place that is shielded from public view and free from intrusion and must contain a chair, a working surface, and an electrical outlet.
A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if:
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3861; text of measure as introduced: CR S3861-3862)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E212)
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-24.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-24.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1550-1553)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1174.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1550)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1550)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.