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SRES561Referred to Committee

A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
SRES
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Type

Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 82.2% (828 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000802

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (8)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Edward J. Markey (D-MA)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Original· 2025-12-17

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2025-12-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksReferred To · 2025-12-18

Previously

  • Environment and Public Works CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18

Plain-English Summary

This resolution formally acknowledges that tiny particles in the air from pollution can trigger serious health problems like heart attacks, asthma attacks, and strokes, and can lead to early death. The measure recognizes the connection between air quality and public health, affecting millions of Americans who breathe polluted air, particularly those in industrial areas and low-income communities. While resolutions don't create new laws, this one aims to build support for stronger air quality protections and pollution controls.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Environmental Protection
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