IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 622 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2019 Mr. Engel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of October 6, 2019, through October 12, 2019, 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 6, 2019, through October 12, 2019, 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 .