[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 542 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 542

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 1 through 7, 
               2017, as ``Latex Allergy Awareness Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 27, 2017

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 1 through 7, 
               2017, 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 1 through 7, 2017, would be appropriate to designate 
        as ``Latex Allergy Awareness Week'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``Latex Allergy Awareness Week''.
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