Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 4, 2015)
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
Directs the Department 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.
What just happenedMar 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 4, 2015
- Mar 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House