S2219-118

Reported

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 10, 2023

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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

Labor Congress Workplace

Legislative Strategy

"Extend workplace breastfeeding rights to congressional staff"

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment

Jul 10, 2023

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Labor Congress

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