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S.1702: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 19, 2021
Bill Summary
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |