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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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Staying Abreast: Weekly Wire: Best Wishes to Denae, DOL Information Session & more

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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Staying Abreast: Weekly Wire: mPINC Hospital Reports Released & more

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
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