A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers.
AIR PUMP Act
This bill gives an air carrier crewmember the right to break time and a private space to express breast milk at work. Exceptions to this right apply during a critical phase of flight, if it impacts the safety of an aircraft, or if it would impose a significant expense. An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against an employee who testifies in a proceeding or files a complaint related to this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor or in a private lawsuit. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue regulations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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