In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • New USBC Merchandise: For Mother's Day and Beyond...
  • USBC Supports...
• National News
  • NACCHO Infant & Toddler Nutrition Security Course for Health Professionals
  • AMCHP Fact Sheets on Maternal and Child Health Investments
• State & Community News
  • Rhode Island Bill Introduced to Require Insurance Coverage of Lactation Support
  • Oregon Bill Introduced to Increase Access to Community-Based Lactation Support
• Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Take Action! Organizational Sign-On Letter on FY26 Funding for CDC Breastfeeding Programs
  • Save the Date for a Virtual Summit
  • Share Your AANHPI Breastfeeding Resources
• International News
  • UN 2024 Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report
  • UNICEF Breastfeeding Data Webpage Updated
• National News
  • CDC Yellow Book Features Travel & Breastfeeding Recommendations
  • ACLU Guide on Advocating for Lactation Accommodations in Immigration Court 
• State & Community News
  • New Jersey Bill Exempting Nursing Mothers from Jury Duty Signed Into Law
  • New Jersey Public Comment Opportunity on Human Milk Bank Regulations
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Requests
  • USBC Supports...
• National News
  • Resolution Designating Black Maternal Health Week Introduced 
  • Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Save the Date & Theme Announced
• State & Community News
  • Connecticut Bill Introduced to Allow Mothers Who Are Incarcerated to Breastfeed
  • Illinois Bill Introduced to Enhance Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers
• Action Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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