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- H.R.5543
H.R.5543: Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 21, 2016
Bill Summary
Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)to develop model standards and guidelines for credentialing environmental health professionals. Additionally, HHS must develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan for the environmental health workforce that: (1)includes performance measures, (2)identifies any gaps between existing programs and future environmental health workforce...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| June 21, 2016 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| June 21, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) |