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S. 2638 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act

S. 2638 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 17, 2019, sponsored by Tammy Duckworth with 4 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 17, 2019
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 116-190

What it does

Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act This bill requires small hub airports to maintain a lactation area for nursing mothers and a baby changing table in at least one men's and one women's restroom in each passenger terminal building of the airport. Currently, medium and large hub airports must comply with this requirement by FY2021. The bill requires small hub airports to be in compliance by FY2023.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 17, 2019
  • Passed the SenateJul 29, 2020
  • Passed the HouseOct 1, 2020
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 20, 2020
  • Became lawOct 30, 2020

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-190. (Oct 30, 2020)

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