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Proposal:Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

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. HHS must revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information.

Additionally, 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.

Bill Title

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-05-17: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-05-17: Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-17: Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.