H.Res. 1017 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jan 22, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupporting pregnant Latinas facing air pollution and heat
This is a resolution that recognizes the health risks that air pollution and extreme heat pose to pregnant women and their babies, particularly in Latino communities. It expresses that the House of Representatives believes preventative tools and knowledge should be developed and made available to help pregnant women protect themselves and their families from these environmental hazards.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new laws or programs. Instead, it's a statement expressing the House's position that pregnant Latinas and their families need better resources and information about protecting themselves from air pollution and heat. Any actual changes would depend on whether Congress later passes laws or funding to create those tools and resources.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 22, 2026)
This resolution recognizes there is an immediate need to equip pregnant Latinas and families with preventative tools and knowledge relating to air pollution and heat exposure and supports a variety of resources to support pregnant women and families.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1017
RESOLUTION
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: Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44) · Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · Environmental Protection · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 22, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”