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  • S. 3526 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:488

    The bill S. 3526, also known as the "Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act," proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. It requires each medical center within the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a designated lactation space. This space must be comfortable,...

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    The bill wants all veterans' hospitals to have special, comfy rooms where moms can nurse their babies or pump milk. These rooms should be private, easy to find, and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, and this needs to be done within two years.

  • H. RES. 236 — Expressing support for the goals of a NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:408

    The resolution, H. RES. 236, expresses support for the goals of a "NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights." It highlights the importance of family-centered care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), ensuring that families of preterm and medically complex babies are well-informed and involved in their...

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    H. RES. 236 wants to make sure babies in hospitals, especially those born early or who need special care, are looked after in a special way, where their families can be close and help take care of them. It also wants doctors and nurses to make sure families know what’s happening, help them make big decisions, and support them if they feel worried or sad.

  • H. R. 6908 — To exempt breastfeeding women from jury duty, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:375

    H. R. 6908 aims to allow breastfeeding women to be excused from serving on jury duty if they wish. This bill amends existing laws to provide a request-based exemption for breastfeeding mothers in both federal courts and the courts of the District of Columbia. It highlights...

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    This bill wants to allow moms who are breastfeeding their babies to say "no thanks" to jury duty, which is when grown-ups help decide if someone broke the law. It wants to make sure the rules are updated so it's fair for these moms.