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 meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.

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 meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to highlight the serious risks that air pollution and extreme heat pose to the health of pregnant women and infants, particularly within Latino communities. It aims to express the need for effective and fair solutions to address these challenges, recognizing that pregnant women in these communities face unique vulnerabilities. Key provisions of the resolution include a call for immediate action to mitigate sources of pollution and climate change that harm maternal and infant health.