(1)

That the House of Representatives recognizes—

that systemic and institutional racism creates greater barriers for Black women committed to meeting breastfeeding guidelines set out by Federal public health officials;

(2) that these barriers contribute to increasing health disparities leaving Black mothers and infants particularly vulnerable;

(3) that disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable;

(4) that Congress must fully support and encourage policies that ensure Black parents have access to affordable health care, allow parents to take paid leave after the birth of a child, and ensure that breastfeeding mothers have appropriate places to express breast milk; and

(5) that, in order to better mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism, Congress must work toward ensuring that Black communities have—

(A) adequate housing;

(B) transportation equity;

(C) nutritious food;

(D) clean water;

(E) environments free from toxins;

(F) fair treatment within the criminal justice system;

(G) safety and freedom from violence;

(H) a living wage;

(I) equal economic opportunity; and

(J) comprehensive, quality, and affordable health care.