To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Technical correction extending PUMP Act breastfeeding accommodation requirements to congressional employees under the Congressional Accountability Act.
Who Benefits and How
Congressional employees gain breastfeeding accommodation rights. Nursing parents in congressional workforce protected. Workplace equity improved.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Congressional offices must provide accommodations. Compliance costs for congressional employers.
Key Provisions
- Extends section 18D breastfeeding protections
- Applies Congressional Accountability Act to PUMP Act
- Technical amendment to existing statute
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends PUMP Act breastfeeding accommodations to congressional employees
Who Benefits
- Congressional employees
- Nursing parents
- Workplace equity
Who Bears Costs
- Congressional offices
Key Policy Areas
Labor, Congress, Workplace
Primary Purpose
Extends PUMP Act breastfeeding accommodations to congressional employees
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Extend workplace breastfeeding rights to congressional staff"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Merkley (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced …
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