H.R. 2023
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)
Sponsor
Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 2,023
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- May 16, 2013
- Policy Area
- Health
- Is Law
- No
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)
Source: Library of Congress
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the impact of climate change on health systems.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) publish and implement a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the impact of climate change on public health in the United States and other nations, particularly developing nations; (2) revise the plan periodically to reflect new information; (3) establish a permanent science advisory board; and (4) contract with the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine to assess the need for health professionals to prepare for and respond to the impact of climate change on public health.
Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced in House
May 16, 2013