Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017

The Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017, also known as Bill 115 hr 1174, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing greater protections for breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. The bill seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for breastfeeding employees to express milk.

Under the provisions of the bill, employers would be required to provide breastfeeding employees with a reasonable amount of break time each time they need to express milk, as well as a private space that is shielded from view and free from intrusion by coworkers or the public. This space must not be a bathroom, and must be in close proximity to the employee's work area.

The bill also prohibits employers from discriminating against breastfeeding employees, and requires the Department of Labor to enforce these provisions and provide guidance to employers on compliance. Additionally, the bill allows for civil penalties to be imposed on employers who violate these provisions. Overall, the Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 aims to ensure that breastfeeding mothers are able to continue providing breast milk for their infants while also being able to participate fully in the workforce. By providing these protections, the bill seeks to promote the health and well-being of both mothers and their children.