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Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007

To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect breastfeeding by new mothers; to provide for a performance standard for breast pumps; and to provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding.

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5/9/2007--Introduced.
Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include lactation (breastfeeding, including expression of milk) as protected conduct under such Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business tax credit for breast p... more

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September 10, 2008 Breastfeeding Promotion Act

It will also help employers because mothers will need less sick days to tend to unwell children. Call, write, or e-mail your representatives! Let them know that they need to support HR 2236, the Breastfeeding Promotion Act!

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September 08, 2008 Help Working Families Stay Healthy: Support Breastfeeding Mothers

"Tell Your Congressperson to Co-Sponsor HR 2236 -- Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007 Forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands already have enacted various laws protecting breastfeeding mothers, ...

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September 02, 2008 Task Force of Greater Los Angeles Update

**Tell your Congressperson to co-sponsor HR 2236: Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007!**. California has enacted various laws protecting breastfeeding mothers, but we have no national legislation. Don't miss this opportunity to ask your ...

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