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H.R. 2023 (113th)

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 May 2013

Last action

21 May 2013 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)

Sponsors

Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Subjects

Healthcare, Climate

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Climate

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Summary

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the impact of climate change on health systems. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) publish and implement a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the impact of climate change on public health in the United States and other nations, particularly developing nations; (2) revise the plan periodically to reflect new information; (3) establish a permanent science advisory board; and (4) contract with the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine to assess the need for health professionals to prepare for and respond to the impact of climate change on public health.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 May 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 May 2013

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2812)

    Source: IntroReferral

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