H.Res. 1114House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

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This resolution asks the nation to recognize the week of October 7‑13 2018 as Latex Allergy Awareness Week. It aims to raise public awareness about the growing problem of latex allergies, their health impacts, and ways to prevent exposure. The measure affects anyone who might be exposed to latex products, including patients, workers, and the general public.

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The House of Representatives expresses its support for designating the week of October 7‑13 2018 as “Latex Allergy Awareness Week.”
The resolution notes that latex allergies have become more common and can be triggered by contact with latex products, airborne particles, or foods prepared with latex gloves.
It highlights that people with latex allergies often also have related food allergies or asthma and that avoiding latex products can help prevent reactions.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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October 2, 2018

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

October 2, 2018

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 2, 2018

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1114

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 2, 2018

Ms. Shea-Porter (for herself and Mr. Engel) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, as Latex Allergy Awareness Week.

Whereas incidences of latex allergies have increased due to widespread exposure to products containing latex rubber allergen;

Whereas latex allergies can be elicited by touching a product containing natural rubber latex, breathing airborne latex protein particles, or digesting food prepared using latex gloves;

Whereas those who suffer from latex allergies commonly suffer from cross-reactive food allergies or asthma;

Whereas latex allergies can be prevented by avoiding all latex-related products which can be found in health care environments, restaurants, childcare facilities, workplaces, schools, communities, and homes; and

Whereas the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, would be appropriate to designate as Latex Allergy Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week.