[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 66 (Thursday, April 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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 INTRODUCTION OF THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS JURY DUTY EXCLUSION ACT OF 
                                  2022

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2022

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce the 
Breastfeeding Mothers Jury Duty Exclusion Act of 2022, which would 
allow breastfeeding mothers summoned for jury service in federal court 
or in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to be excused from 
service for the period they are breastfeeding upon the individual's 
request. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented, and 
breastfeeding mothers should not be deterred from breastfeeding by jury 
service.
  The District of Columbia Home Rule Act prohibits the D.C. Council 
from enacting any law relating to title 11 of the D.C. Code. Title 11 
governs jury service. Therefore, this bill is necessary to provide this 
exclusion for both the federal and D.C. courts.
  I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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