IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 542 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 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

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