Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR573: A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, June 22, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that breast milk is the best source of nutrients for most babies; and WHEREAS, Multiple organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, recommend feeding an infant exclusively through breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life; and WHEREAS, The energy and nutrient needs of an infant may be met exclusively through breast milk during the first few months of life; and WHEREAS, Breast milk continues to support a child's nutritional needs throughout the first and second years of life; and WHEREAS, Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits for a mother, reducing the risk of certain cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure; and WHEREAS, For an infant, breast milk provides antibodies and reduces the risk of serious illnesses and chronic conditions; and WHEREAS, Breast milk may also provide some protection against sudden infant death syndrome; and WHEREAS, Some parents may experience challenges with breastfeeding such as latching problems, milk supply issues or nursing strikes; and WHEREAS, Lactation consultants and pediatricians can provide assistance to families who are struggling with breastfeeding; and WHEREAS, Services and supports for mothers who are breastfeeding are also crucially important; and WHEREAS, As breastfeeding can …
Sponsors
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Mandy Steele (D, 33)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Dan Williams (D, 74)
- Perry Warren (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (200-3)
- : Removed from table, Oct. 5, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 30, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 24, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, June 22, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR573, RC 1446 (October 6, 2026): 200 yea, 3 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 24, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR573?
- HR573 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR573 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR573?
- Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR573?
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR573?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr573
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