# 118-sres-654: A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.

118-sres-654, A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2890-2891) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-654
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2890-2891)
- Introduced: 2024-04-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-654 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/654)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-654 (as of 2026-10-15).