Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1243
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Overview
Text
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Feb 14, 2019
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Feb 15, 2019
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Bill Number
1243
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116
Policy Area
Health
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Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019

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.

The bill directs HHS to revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information.

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.

Text (1)
February 14, 2019
Actions (3)
02/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:44 PM