S. 1722 · 118th Congress · Senate

AIR PUMP Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
May 18, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

AIR PUMP Act

This bill gives an air carrier crewmember the right to break time and a private space to express breast milk at work. Exceptions to this right apply during a critical phase of flight, if it impacts the safety of an aircraft, or if it would impose a significant expense. An employer may not discriminate or retaliate against an employee who testifies in a proceeding or files a complaint related to this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor or in a private lawsuit. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue regulations.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 18, 2023

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