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 is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House's sense that air pollution and extreme heat pose significant threats to the health of pregnant women and newborns, with particular concern for Latino communities. The resolution calls for meaningful interventions to be rapidly developed and deployed to address these environmental health vulnerabilities during pregnancy.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Instead, it serves as an expression of congressional sentiment. If passed, it would signal the House's position that policymakers should prioritize research, programs, and policies aimed at protecting maternal and infant health from environmental hazards, with attention to health disparities affecting Latino populations. The resolution is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.