Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 14, 2019)
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions to address the potential impacts of climate change on public health. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategic action plan and a climate and health program to ensure the public health and health care systems in the United States and other nations are prepared for, and can respond to, the impacts of climate change on health.
The bill directs HHS to revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information.
HHS must establish a permanent science advisory board to provide (1) scientific and technical recommendations on the impacts of climate change on public health, and (2) advice for purposes of issuing the plan and conducting the program.
What just happenedFeb 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2019
- Feb 15, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House