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

USA115th CongressS-1807| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2017
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish and implement a strategic action plan and to establish 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.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3782
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • September 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3782
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3782: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingScientific communicationWorld health

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

USA115th CongressS-1807| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2017
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish and implement a strategic action plan and to establish 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.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3782
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • September 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3782
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3782: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingScientific communicationWorld health