LANSING, Mich. — Supporters gathered at the State Capitol on Friday for in support for breastfeeding awareness.
Their goal was to continue furthering legislation for breastfeeding moms, not just in Michigan, but around the United States.
This year marked the fifth year for the "nurse-in" in Michigan, and across the nation.
People that attend want to end discrimination and harassment associated with public breastfeeding.
And, bring assistance for working mothers who need areas to pump at their job.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) legislation to provide nursing mothers traveling through large and medium-sized airports access to private, clean and accessible lactation rooms was signed into law.
Duckworth released the following statement:
"This bipartisan bill will help moms and their children find clean and accessible spaces to express breast milk during travel," said Senator Duckworth. "Breastfeeding has long-lasting health benefits that protect mothers and children from illnesses, and I'm pleased this legislation received overwhelming support from my colleagues on both sides of the aisle."
Also, Duckworth joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in introducing the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act on February 20, 2019.
This bipartisan act would help ensure new parents have access to clean and private lactation rooms when visiting federal buildings around the nation.
According to a press release on the event, only 30 states have workplace pumping laws enacted, and even fewer have laws that provide adequate protections for the mom.
The Nationwide Nurse-In advocates for the remaining states to bring forth legislation to protect their breast-pumping families.
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