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.

This section recognizes the causes of health-harming and climate-warming pollution and the need to equip pregnant Latinas and families overburdened by air pollution and heat exposure with preventative tools and knowledge. It supports (1) place-based information in English and Spanish on pregnancy vulnerabilities and actions to reduce exposure; (2) placement of air quality monitoring systems in Latino communities; (3) bilingual public alerts for air quality and extreme heat; (4) incorporation of education on vulnerabilities into training for health care professionals, educators, and child care providers; (5) improved extreme heat and air pollution guidelines at community centers and health care facilities; (6) mutual aid networks and community resilience programs; (7) increased affordability of air conditioning units and air purifiers; (8) expanded access to cooling centers and hydration stations; (9) creation of shaded and green spaces in low-income neighborhoods; (10) regular work breaks, hydration, shade, and bilingual education on heat dangers for the outdoor workforce; (11) increased access to Latina doulas; and (12) community-based research and data collection in Latino communities.