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.

The House would formally recognize that air pollution and extreme heat pose serious risks to pregnant women and infants, with Latino communities facing disproportionate harm. The resolution cites research linking pollution exposure during pregnancy to preeclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant mortality — with Latina women experiencing some of the highest rates of these complications. It calls on Congress to fund research, expand Medicaid coverage for environmental health screenings, strengthen EPA pollution standards near maternity care facilities, and invest in cooling infrastructure in underserved communities.