H.Res.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.

This bill recognizes the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, particularly in Latino communities. It expresses 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. The bill supports providing bilingual information about the risks of pollution and heat, placing air quality monitoring systems in Latino communities, and improving guidelines at community centers and health care facilities.