The Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday and is now headed to President Trump to be signed into law.
The legislation will ensure that small airports across the country support nursing moms and promote breastfeeding-friendly environments by providing accessible, clean and convenient rooms for female travelers.
The bill shores up 2018’s Friendly Airports for Mothers Act which created legislation that required all large and medium airports provide a clean, private space where moms can breastfeed or pump.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has been a strong advocate for traveling mothers who, up until 2018, could only breastfeed in an airport bathroom stall.