The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act requires employers to provide:

• Reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for their nursing child
• A place to pump at work, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public

These accommodations must be provided for one year after the child's birth and be available each time an employee needs it. ​

Read the full text in the US Code. ​

Learn More

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• PUMP Act Explainer
• Know Your Rights: Understanding Protections for Pregnant and Lactating Workers
• PUMP Act Implementation Resources
• The Story of the PUMP Act's Passage Into Law​​​

PUMP Act Briefing

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The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022. In February 2023, A Better Balance, the American Civil Liberties Union, Center for WorkLife Law, MomsRising, National WIC Association, and U.S. Breastfeeding Committee co-hosted the virtual PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act Briefing. View the recording to learn about this important policy advancement, including the full story of the bill’s passage, details on the law's protections and what it means for employers and workers, and a discussion on next steps for our collective movement to secure workplace lactation protections for every worker in the nation. 

View the recorded YouTube webinar here!