H.R. 2323 would 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.
Detailed Summary
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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