Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.
HRES 1375 is a non-binding resolution recognizing extreme weather as a critical threat to children's health and well-being, emphasizing that children face unique vulnerabilities due to their developing bodies, higher exposure to pollutants, and heightened risks during events like heatwaves, wildfires, and poor air quality. It expresses Congress's view that solutions must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably, with specific attention to children's physical and mental health needs. The resolution suggests concrete measures such as improved air filtration in schools, accessible public alerts for extreme heat, expanded cooling centers, and better infrastructure for child-friendly emergency spaces, though it does not create new laws or mandates.
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Introduced Jul 23, 2024
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Jennifer L. McClellan
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Alma S. Adams
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
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David J. Trone
DDemocratic
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Earl Blumenauer
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Emanuel Cleaver
DDemocratic
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Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
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