In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Welcome Congress Letter Delivery Approaching: Is Your State or Territory Included?
  • Welcoming New USBC Member Organizations: Division of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, University of Rochester and the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective 
  • Share Your Organization's Resources, Events, and News for USBC Amplification
• National News
  • USDA Updates Guidance on Donor Milk in the WIC Program
  • GAO Report on WIC Single-Supplier System for Infant Formula
  • DOL Opinion Letter on State Paid Leave Benefits
  • FAA Guidance on Lactating Flight Crew
• State & Community News
  • Brief on Funding Mechanisms for State PFML Programs
  • IRS Guidance on Tax Treatment of Paid Leave Contributions
  • Oklahoma Bill Introduced to Require Lactation Accommodations for Inmates
  • South Carolina Bill Introduced to Require Insurer Coverage of Lactation Support and Supplies
• Action Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • New Breastfeeding Resource Guide for Parents
  • Welcoming New USBC Member Organizations: Clem the Doula, LLC and the DC Breastfeeding Coalition
• National News
  • NICHD Research Needs for Pregnant and Lactating Persons Meeting Summary
  • 2024 Title IX Rule Vacated
  • Breastfeeding Support Items Eligible for Reimbursement under FEMA Public Assistance Program 
  • Resource Webpage on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies 
  • Call for Papers on Work and Breastfeeding
  • Explainer Documents on Paid Family and Medical Leave 
  • Paid Leave Fact Sheets
• State & Community News
  • California Breastfeeding Coalition & Breastfeed LA Statements on Southern California Fires
  • Maternity Care Practice Requirements Go Into Effect in California
  • Oklahoma Bill Introduced to Increase Reimbursement for Baby-Friendly Hospitals
  • Missouri Bill Introduced to Create Paid Parental Leave Program for Education Personnel
• Action Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Organizational Action Opportunity: Sign-On Letter Calling on 119th Congress to Support Breastfeeding
  • Celebrating the Anniversary of the PUMP Act and PWFA
  • Welcoming New USBC Member Organizations: Ancient Wisdom Birth Services and Angels Protection, Inc. 
  • Breastfeeding Policy Map Updated with New Bills Introduced in 2025
• Special Section on Paid Leave
• National News
  • Federal Budget Update
  • Guidance for Health Care Providers on Supporting Patient Access to Workplace Accommodations
  • Sample Letter For Employees Requesting Lactation Accommodations
  • Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
  • BMHW25 Theme Announcement
  • National Day of Racial Healing
• State & Community News
  • Missouri Bill Introduced to Require Lactation Accommodations for Students
  • South Carolina Bill Introduced to Require Insurer Coverage of Lactation Support for State Employees
  • Texas Bill Introduced to Require Lactation Spaces in Public Buildings
• Action Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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