Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
Bill journey · stage 1 of 5
Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2013)
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.
What just happenedMay 21, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2013
- May 21, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)
- May 17, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- May 16, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- May 16, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House