H.R.2323 - Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act

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. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: 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. as introduced.
  • Short: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act as introduced.

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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 hea
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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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Organizations Supporting H.R.2323

  • Association of Public Health Laboratories
  • Natural Resources Defense Council
  • Union of Concerned Scientists
  • American Lung Association
  • American Public Health Association
  • Environmental Defense Fund
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Yeah, Waxman's on the HR 2323, which didn't pass. HR 3030 passed. If we are to genuflex and give thanks for Waxman for his efforts on Acid Rain, why did he choose not to cosponsor the winning legislation? Weren't you just pushing the ...

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