Expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.

7/11/2024, 8:18 AM

This resolution recognizes the dangers of lead exposure for children and calls for certain international development agencies to take action to reduce lead exposure on a global scale.

Bill 118 HRES 1350, titled "Expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad," is a piece of legislation that addresses the issue of lead exposure in children worldwide.

The bill highlights the alarming fact that one-third of the world's children are exposed to elevated levels of lead, which can have serious health consequences. It calls for increased attention to the global causes of lead exposure and emphasizes the importance of prevention efforts in addressing this issue.

Specifically, the bill calls for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad. This includes advocating for policies and initiatives that aim to reduce lead exposure in children, as well as promoting awareness and education about the risks associated with lead exposure. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1350 seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence of lead exposure in children worldwide and calls for action to address this issue through targeted prevention efforts in global health, education, and environment programs.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1350

Introduced on
2024-07-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/10/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the dangers of lead exposure for children and calls for certain international development agencies to take action to reduce lead exposure on a global scale.

Bill 118 HRES 1350, titled "Expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad," is a piece of legislation that addresses the issue of lead exposure in children worldwide.

The bill highlights the alarming fact that one-third of the world's children are exposed to elevated levels of lead, which can have serious health consequences. It calls for increased attention to the global causes of lead exposure and emphasizes the importance of prevention efforts in addressing this issue.

Specifically, the bill calls for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad. This includes advocating for policies and initiatives that aim to reduce lead exposure in children, as well as promoting awareness and education about the risks associated with lead exposure. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1350 seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence of lead exposure in children worldwide and calls for action to address this issue through targeted prevention efforts in global health, education, and environment programs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.

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Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution recognizes the dangers of lead exposure for children and calls for certain international development agencies to take action to reduce lead exposure on a global scale.


Latest Action7/10/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the...