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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1350

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1350

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1350

Bill HRES 1350 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2024. Bill HRES 1350 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2024. Bill HRES 1350's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of July 10, 2024

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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.