In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Equity Champions Directory Now Available
  • Virtual Briefing on the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
  • Deadline Extension: Welcome Congress Sign-On Letter
  • Save the Date for the In-Person 2023 USBC Conference
  • Collaboratively Pursuing Policy Solutions Webinar Recording Now Available
  • Upcoming Events in January & February on USBC Events Calendar
• International News
  • WABA World Breastfeeding Week Slogan Announced
• National News
  • Guide for Applying to DNPAO Funding
  • Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement Infographic
  • New Congressional District Health Dashboard
• State & Community News
  • Minnesota Bill Introduced to Establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Announcing USBC Policy Priorities for the 118th Congressional Session 
  • PUMP Act Explainer Now Available As A Webpage 
• International News
  • Launch Event for 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding
• National News
  • Systematic Review on Health Benefits of Breastfeeding in Infants and Children
  • Military Parental Leave Expanded As Part Of NDAA
  • Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities Brainstorming Session
  • Request for Information on Eliminating Disparities Through Healthy Start
  • Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap 
  • Webinar on Adverse Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Breastfeeding 
  • Guide to Workplace Leave Laws 
  • Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement 28-Day Anti-Racism Challenge
• State & Community News
  • New Nebraska Bills on Milk Bank and Donor Milk Coverage
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know
  • Take Action: USBC Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Prioritize Breastfeeding
  • Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Budget Analysis
  • Reminder: Monday 1/16 Deadline for Call for Speakers for USBC Conference
• National News
  • HRSA Webinar on Women's Preventative Services
  • Clinical Lactation Milk Expression & Pumps Special Issue: Call for Manuscripts
• State & Community News
  • Florida Lactation Spaces in County Courthouses Legislation 
• News & Views
  • PUMP ACT & PWFA News & Views
• Journal Publications

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