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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act

Introduced: May 16, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)
May 17, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 16, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now May 21, 2013

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8