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Introduced
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
In Committee
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a grant application for an airport development project only if the DOT receives written assurances that the owner or operator of a large or medium hub airport will maintain a lactation area at each passenger terminal building of the airport behind the airport security screening area. The bill defines "lactation area" to mean a room or other location in a commercial service airport for members of the public to express breast milk that: is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public; has a door that can be locked; includes a place to sit, a table or other flat surface, and an electrical outlet; is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; and is not located in a restroom. DOT may approve a terminal development project for the construction or installation of a lactation area at a commercial service airport.
AI Summary
This bill, the Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2017, authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve airport development project grants only if the airport owner or operator ensures that a lactation area is maintained in each passenger terminal building behind the security screening area. The bill defines a "lactation area" as a private, secure room with seating, a flat surface, and an electrical outlet, which is accessible to people with disabilities. The bill also allows the DOT to approve terminal development projects specifically for the construction or installation of a lactation area at commercial service airports.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Stephen Knight (R)*,
Susan Brooks (R),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Barbara Comstock (R),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
David Price (D),
Carol Shea-Porter (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2375/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2375/BILLS-115hr2375ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2375/BILLS-115hr2375ih.pdf.pdf |
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