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Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
9/26/2024, 3:48 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1494
Bill 118 HRES 1494, titled "Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health," focuses on the impact of environmental factors on the health of pregnant women and infants, particularly in Latino communities. The bill emphasizes the need for rapid and equitable interventions to address the unique vulnerabilities faced by pregnant women in these communities.
The bill highlights the dangers posed by air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, noting that these factors can have a disproportionate impact on Latino communities. It calls for meaningful interventions to be developed and deployed quickly to address these vulnerabilities.
The House of Representatives expresses its sense that urgent action is needed to protect the health of pregnant women and infants in Latino communities. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing these environmental threats in a timely and equitable manner. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1494 underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the specific challenges faced by pregnant women in Latino communities when it comes to air pollution and extreme heat. It calls for swift and fair interventions to protect the health of these vulnerable populations.
The bill highlights the dangers posed by air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, noting that these factors can have a disproportionate impact on Latino communities. It calls for meaningful interventions to be developed and deployed quickly to address these vulnerabilities.
The House of Representatives expresses its sense that urgent action is needed to protect the health of pregnant women and infants in Latino communities. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing these environmental threats in a timely and equitable manner. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1494 underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the specific challenges faced by pregnant women in Latino communities when it comes to air pollution and extreme heat. It calls for swift and fair interventions to protect the health of these vulnerable populations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1494
This resolution recognizes there is an immediate need to equip pregnant Latinas and families with preventative tools and knowledge relating to air pollution and heat exposure and supports a variety of resources to support pregnant women and families.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1494
Bill HRES 1494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2024. Bill HRES 1494 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2024. Bill HRES 1494's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 24, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1494
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1494
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1494
Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
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