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Weekly Wire: Staying Abreast: White House PUMP & PWFA Celebration & more

6/30/2023

In this issue:

USBC Updates
- USBC Staff Attend PUMP Act & PWFA Celebration with White House Gender Policy Council
- Weekly Wire Hiatus
Special Section on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
International News
- Breastfeeding Advocacy Toolkit Features New Resources
- Green Feeding Tool Calculates Environmental Impact of Infant Feeding Outcome
National News
- Call for Comments on CDC Infant Feeding Practices Study
- AHRQ Research Protocol on Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children
- National Defense Authorization Act Bill Advances With Provision Expanding Paternity Leave
- Kids Fly Safe Act Introduced in House and Senate With Provision to Evaluate Accessibility of Lactation Spaces
- Equality Act Introduced in House and Senate to Prohibit Discrimination
State & Community News
- Paid Family Leave for State Employees Signed Into Law in Nevada
- Law Requiring Insurance Coverage of Donor Milk Signed by Maine Governor
- State-Specific Webinars on Workplace Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Workers
Funding Opportunities
News & Views

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6/23/2023

In this issue:

USBC Updates
- Gratitude & Best Wishes to Denae
- Sign-On Letter Opportunity Calling for Increased Funding for Breastfeeding in Fiscal Year 2024
- Donate Your Old Vehicle to the USBC
National News
- FAA Reauthorization Bill Includes Provision on Lactating Flight Crew
- Webinar on How Storytelling Helped Pass the PWFA Into Law
- Senate Passes Father's Day Resolution
- PUMP Act FAQs Updated
- Request for Comments on MIECHV Tribal Home Visiting Program Data Reports
- BMMA Black Maternal Health Incubator Hub Application Open
State & Community News
- New Mexico Virtual Workplace Lactation Policy Training
- DOL Informational Session for Working Mothers in Kansas and Missouri
- Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Signed Into Law in Texas
- Tax Exemption for Lactation Supplies Signed Into Law in Texas
- New York Bill Introduced to Expand Protections for Incarcerated Pregnant Individuals
Funding Opportunities
News & Views
Journal Publications

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6/16/2023

In this issue:

USBC Updates
- 2023 National Breastfeeding Month Theme Announcement
- USBC Active Legislation Webpage Updated
- Take Action in Support of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus
- Thank You for Making the 2023 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening a Success!
International News
- WHO World Health Statistics 2023 Report
National News
- CDC 2022 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Hospital Reports Released
- World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative Draft State Scores Open for Public Comment
- NACCHO Continuity of Care Blueprint Webinar
- PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Introduced
- 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Draft Protocols Available for Public Comment
- A Better Balance Pregnant and Postpartum Workers Resource
- ASTHO Breastfeeding Virtual Learning Series
- FDA Proposed Rule on Medication Guides
- Call for Stories from the Global Breastfeeding Collective
- FEMA Listening Session and Public Feedback Request on Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations in Emergency Planning
- AHRQ Systemic Review on Postpartum Care up to 1 Year After Pregnancy
- Congressional Research Service Report on Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave
State & Community News
- Louisiana Bill Extending Leave for Public School Employees and Bus Drivers Passes
- Massachusetts Bill Introduced to Require Insurer Coverage of Donor Milk
Funding Opportunities
News & Views
Journal Publications

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