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- H.R.5372
H.R.5372: To prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from using any Federal funds to create or maintain an office to address climate and health equity, or for any climate change program, project, or activity.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 24, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using federal funds for maintaining an office to address climate and health equity or for any climate change program, project, or activity. (On August 30, 2021, pursuant to a presidential directive, HHS established the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to address the impact of climate change on the health of the American people.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 27, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 24, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Perry (R-Pa.) |