Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1375

Introduced
7/23/24  

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution calls for legislative and funding efforts to consider the specific needs of children when addressing climate-related challenges. It suggests adaptations that include public alerts about air quality and extreme weather, training for healthcare and educational professionals regarding children's vulnerabilities, and the development of support networks within communities. Such measures are intended to create an environment where children's health can be prioritized amidst the growing prevalence of climate-related health risks, thereby influencing state policies related to public health and environmental safety.

Summary

HR1375 is a resolution introduced to recognize the significant threat that extreme weather poses to the health and well-being of children and adolescents. It emphasizes the need for rapid and equitable adaptation measures to protect young people's unique vulnerabilities. The resolution outlines a series of recommendations aimed at safeguarding the health of children in the face of increasing extreme weather events, heightened air pollution, and related health impacts. It seeks to bring attention to the cognitive impairments faced by children as a result of extreme heat, as well as the broader implications for education, mental health, and overall child welfare.

Contention

Notably, there may be some contention surrounding the implementation of the proposed adaptive measures. Critics may argue about the diversity of approaches and the effectiveness of public funding allocations for these initiatives. Additionally, discussions may focus on the balance between rapid deployment of resources and ensuring long-term solutions are sustainable. The resolution underscores the urgency of the situation while recognizing the complexities involved in addressing the public's health and safety responsibly, particularly with respect to vulnerable populations such as children.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1494

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.

US HCR56

Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

US SCR13

A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

US HR1481

Expressing support for the recognition of September 2024 as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

US HCR37

Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.

US HR1617

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.

US HR1443

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable child care and early education.

US HR1164

Acknowledging the particular threat climate change poses to a secure and sustainable future for all children and the important stake children have in a healthy planet.

US HR1047

Recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2024.

US HR1563

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.

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