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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1702| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-523
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
May 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3271
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-523
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019


  • May 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3271
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3271: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingScientific communicationWorld health

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1702| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-523
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
May 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3271
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-523
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019


  • May 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3271
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3271: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingScientific communicationWorld health