Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

This House resolution (H. Res. 662) would express support for designating August 25–31, 2025, as “Black Breastfeeding Week.” It notes gaps in breastfeeding initiation and outcomes between Black and White families, outlines barriers Black mothers face (such as pain, public breastfeeding concerns, limited promotion/education, and challenges balancing breastfeeding with work), and emphasizes the need to address systemic racism and social determinants of health that contribute to these disparities. The resolution also calls for policies to improve access to affordable health care, paid parental leave, and suitable places to express breast milk, and it highlights broader societal factors (housing, transportation, nutritious food, clean water, safe environments, fair treatment in the criminal justice system, living wages, equal economic opportunity, and quality health care) as part of reducing inequities. Overall, the measure is a symbolic, non-binding expression of support aimed at raising awareness and encouraging action to improve Black maternal and infant health outcomes. Note: As a resolution, it does not by itself create new laws or allocate funds. Instead, it signals Congress’s intent to recognize the issue, support related policies, and encourage attention to structural factors contributing to disparities.