Bill · H.Res. 1017· House(119-HRES-1017)
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.
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nanette Barragán
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the significant health threats that air pollution and extreme heat pose to pregnant women and infants. It specifically highlights how these environmental factors impact maternal and fetal health outcomes, particularly within Latino communities. The House of Representatives expresses a need for rapid and equitable interventions to address these unique vulnerabilities. The resolution outlines various ways to support pregnant women through improved monitoring, education, and resource access. It also aims to address the social and economic injustices that contribute to these health risks.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically addresses the disproportionate health and environmental risks faced by Latina mothers.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The resolution prioritizes the unique health vulnerabilities of pregnant women regarding heat and pollution.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The resolution specifically targets environmental and health inequities faced by Latino communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Information and Education: The resolution supports providing place-based information in both English and Spanish regarding pregnancy vulnerabilities and providing bilingual education for the outdoor workforce (Sections 3 and 12).
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Better Environmental Monitoring: It supports placing air quality monitoring systems in Latino communities to track pollution and issuing bilingual public alerts for air quality and extreme heat (Sections 4 and 5).
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Improved Professional Knowledge: There is support for including education about the unique vulnerabilities of pregnant women in training for health care professionals, educators, and child care providers (Section 6).
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Enhanced Community Facilities: The resolution supports improving heat and pollution guidelines at community centers and health care facilities, as well as expanding access to cooling centers, hydration stations, and "clean" rooms (Sections 7 and 10).
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Environmental Improvements: It supports the creation of more shaded and green spaces in low-income neighborhoods to provide heat relief and promote mental wellness (Section 11).
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Direct Support and Resources: The resolution supports increased affordability for air conditioning units and air purifiers, as well as the support of mutual aid networks and community resilience programs (Sections 8 and 9).
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Workplace and Health Protections: It supports enforcing regular work breaks and increased access to hydration and shade for the outdoor workforce, alongside increasing access to Latina doulas (Sections 12 and 13).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Women+7Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Transit+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 1/22/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.