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

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 561 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 561 Recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17, 2025 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Welch, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. Whereas particulate matter pollution consists of tiny airborne particles made of a mix of sometimes hundreds of different chemicals and elements; Whereas particulate matter particles are so small that when inhaled they can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream; Whereas particulate matter exposure can cause heart attacks, asthma, bronchitis, …