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.

Sponsor: Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic-CA)January 22, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

House would back efforts to protect pregnant Latinas from pollution and heat.

This resolution means the House of Representatives would formally recognize the serious dangers that air pollution and extreme heat pose to pregnant women and babies, especially in Latino communities. It would express support for various actions, like providing bilingual health information, setting up air quality monitors, and creating more cooling centers, to help protect these families. Currently, these communities face higher risks, and this resolution would push for specific interventions to address those challenges.

What Would Change

Today, there is a clear understanding of how air pollution and extreme heat harm pregnant women and babies, with Latina mothers facing especially high risks due to various factors. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally acknowledge these specific threats and express its support for a range of interventions, from providing bilingual health information and air quality monitors to expanding cooling centers and educating healthcare providers, to help protect these vulnerable families.

Key Provisions

The House would recognize the serious threat of air pollution and extreme heat to pregnant women and babies, especially in Latino communities.
The House would support giving pregnant Latinas and their families tools and knowledge to protect themselves from pollution and heat.
The House would back efforts to provide information in English and Spanish on how pregnant women can reduce exposure to air pollution and heat.
The House would support creating bilingual public alerts for air quality and extreme heat.
The House would support placing air quality monitors in Latino communities.
The House would support expanding access to cooling centers and hydration stations in public areas.

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