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US HR1017
Resolution
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nanette Barragan
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AI Summary
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H. Res. 1017 is a non-binding House resolution introduced by Rep. Barragán on January 22, 2026, recognizing links between air pollution, extreme heat, and adverse maternal/infant health outcomes
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Latina mothers have the highest likelihood of living in areas with the highest air pollution levels and face double or more the risk of preterm birth or stillbirth from extreme heat exposure compared to White women
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Immigrant, low-income communities of color are twice as likely to live in the most polluted U.S. counties, and Latinas with private insurance still have a 22% higher rate of pregnancy problems
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Resolution supports bilingual public health alerts, air quality monitoring in Latino communities, affordable air conditioning and air purifiers for pregnant women, expanded cooling centers, and increased access to Latina doulas
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Calls for workplace protections including regular breaks, hydration, shade, and bilingual education on heat dangers for outdoor workers, particularly pregnant women in agriculture and construction
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1/22/2026