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Climate Change Health Protection: Action Plan for the US

This act aims to prepare the US healthcare system for the impacts of climate change. It means better monitoring of health threats like waterborne diseases or heatwaves, and developing response plans. The goal is to protect citizens' health, especially the most vulnerable, from negative environmental effects.
Key points
Creation of a national action plan and program to help health professionals prepare for climate change health impacts.
Improved tracking of climate-related diseases and development of tools to forecast their effects.
Support for communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts, including the elderly, children, and low-income individuals.
Collaboration among government agencies, scientists, and organizations to understand and respond to health threats.
Regular reports and assessments of progress in protecting health from climate change, made publicly available.
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Additional Information
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3271
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-05-17