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H.R.1243: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 15, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |