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Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Thu Jan 7th, 2021
2020 was a year of immense challenges and high stakes, but one thing remained steady: the passion and dedication of people like you.
As 2021 begins, we hope you are as proud as we are of all that we accomplished in 2020. Here are just a few accomplishments from last year!
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Sat Dec 19th, 2020
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee submitted comments in response to the request for information issued by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration to inform the MCHB Strategic Plan.
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Mon Sep 14th, 2020
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Labor Request for Information (RFI) on Paid Leave. Through the RFI, the Department is gathering information concerning the effectiveness of current state- and employer-provided paid leave programs,
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Fri Aug 14th, 2020
USBC delivered a joint letter urging members of Congress to direct $13 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies bill. This funding level is critic
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Thu Aug 13th, 2020
The USBC has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) in response to the "Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee" public comment opportunity. USDA and HHS will consider the Dietary Guidelines