The USBC mobilizes action on legislative and policy opportunities that can help create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States. View and take action on current action opportunities and explore the current status of each bill in the legislative process below.

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​Opportunities to Take Action

Ask the White House to Prioritize Breastfeeding in the 2026 Federal Budget

Each fiscal year, the federal budget process begins when the Executive Branch transmits budget priorities to Congress in its Executive Budget Request. Decisions about what to include are being made right now. We need to ask  the White House to recommend $20 million for the CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program. 

The CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program supports a wide range of efforts to improve maternity care practices, increase access to lactation support, increase workplace support, and address disparities in breastfeeding rates. This level of commitment and funding would represent a $10.25 million increase from recent years and would help our nation build an infrastructure that protects infant nutrition security and makes breastfeeding easier. 

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Welcome Congress: Ask Policymakers to Prioritize Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a bipartisan issue that legislators from both sides of the aisle can agree on. Senators and Representatives are back on Capitol Hill, marking the start of the 119th Congressional Session. We need policymakers to work together and eliminate the barriers that impede lactation success. 

We need to make sure policymakers understand the importance of our policy priority areas:
  • Infant nutrition security
  • Federal funding for breastfeeding
  • Paid family & medical leave
  • Access to lactation support & supplies
  • Maternity care practices

Take action with us to educate policymakers on what families really need.

Share Your Story

Your Infant Feeding Story

Your story can help inspire a movement! The USBC works with our members and partners to educate policymakers and push for breastfeeding-friendly policy and practice changes for all families. Personal stories and experiences from constituents help decision-makers understand what is at stake and why action is needed. 
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Tell Us Your Why

For those who have never walked this journey, it can be difficult to understand why this field is so passionate about creating a lactation-friendly society, but with your help, we can help paint a clearer picture. 

Stories are the fuel that keep us working for real change that families need, and stories help us educate lawmakers about policies that can make a difference. We aim to capture authentic, honest, emotional, and very real experiences from families and those who support them.
Tell us about your passion for breastfeeding, be it personally, professionally, or politically (meaning, how can policies help)! We know that breastfeeding and human milk feeding mean unique things to everyone. We are interested in learning about what fuels you! 
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