DemocratBill · 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.

Rep. Barragán
Age: 50 years
California
Introduced
1/22/2026
Last activity
1/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Nanette Barragán
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.