Legis Daily

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-585| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (33)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution acknowledges the profound and escalating threat that extreme weather, including record heat, wildfires, and air pollution, poses to the health and well-being of children. It highlights that babies, children, and adolescents are uniquely vulnerable due to their developing bodies, higher respiratory rates, and increased exposure risks, leading to health impacts such as heat-related illness, respiratory diseases, and adverse psychological outcomes. The resolution also notes the link between extreme weather and negative birth outcomes, educational disruptions, and heightened risks for child farmworkers. The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that adaptations and protections from extreme weather must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably , specifically considering the physical and mental health needs of current and future generations of young people. It emphasizes that legislation and funding addressing these issues must include solutions tailored to the unique vulnerabilities of children, adolescents, and their families. Proposed adaptive measures include accurate public alerts community resilience programs education for healthcare and childcare providers improved air filtration in schools and homes updated infrastructure expanded access to shaded green spaces and child-friendly cooling centers provision of critical supplies for infants during emergencies and adequate shade at playgrounds and bus stops to safeguard children's health.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1375
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.
Jul 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1375
    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.


  • July 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-585| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This House Resolution acknowledges the profound and escalating threat that extreme weather, including record heat, wildfires, and air pollution, poses to the health and well-being of children. It highlights that babies, children, and adolescents are uniquely vulnerable due to their developing bodies, higher respiratory rates, and increased exposure risks, leading to health impacts such as heat-related illness, respiratory diseases, and adverse psychological outcomes. The resolution also notes the link between extreme weather and negative birth outcomes, educational disruptions, and heightened risks for child farmworkers. The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that adaptations and protections from extreme weather must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably , specifically considering the physical and mental health needs of current and future generations of young people. It emphasizes that legislation and funding addressing these issues must include solutions tailored to the unique vulnerabilities of children, adolescents, and their families. Proposed adaptive measures include accurate public alerts community resilience programs education for healthcare and childcare providers improved air filtration in schools and homes updated infrastructure expanded access to shaded green spaces and child-friendly cooling centers provision of critical supplies for infants during emergencies and adequate shade at playgrounds and bus stops to safeguard children's health.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1375
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.
Jul 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1375
    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.


  • July 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (33)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted