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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This resolution would recognize the need to provide pregnant Latinas and families with resources to address air pollution and heat risks.
What it does
This resolution would formally recognize the necessity of providing pregnant Latinas and their families with preventative tools and information regarding the risks of air pollution and heat exposure. It proposes supporting a range of resources intended to assist pregnant women and families in managing these environmental health threats.
Who is affected
This resolution specifically identifies pregnant Latinas and their families as populations in need of preventative tools and knowledge regarding air pollution and heat exposure. It also more broadly addresses the health and resource needs of pregnant women and families affected by these environmental factors.
Key provisions
- Recognition of health risks to pregnant Latinas. The resolution identifies an immediate need to provide pregnant Latinas and their families with preventative tools and information regarding the risks of air pollution and heat exposure.
- Support for maternal and family resources. The measure expresses support for a variety of resources intended to assist pregnant women and families in managing environmental health threats.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
This resolution recognizes the necessity of providing pregnant Latinas and their families with tools and information to mitigate the risks of air pollution and heat exposure. It further expresses support for various resources intended to assist pregnant women and families in addressing these environmental health threats.