H.R. 2323 (111th): Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act

Introduced:
May 07, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA23]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 3314 (112th) on Nov 02, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 7, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 07, 2009
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 07, 2009.
15 pages

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5/7/2009--Introduced.
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the impacts of climate change on health systems. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) publish a national strategic action plan to assist health professional to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change on public health in the United States and other nations, particularly developing nations; (2) revise such plan periodically to reflect new information on the impacts of climate change on public health; (3) establish a permanent science advisory board to provide advice and recommendations on the domestic and international impacts of climate change on public health; and (4) contract with the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine to prepare a report that assesses the needs for health professionals to prepare for and respond to climate change impacts on public health.

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