What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4703.
Research and Preparedness for Long-Term Health Impacts of Nuclear War.
This law mandates federal agencies, including the NIH and CDC, to research the long-term health consequences of environmental catastrophe following a nuclear war, such as famine, disease spread, and increased radiation. The goal is to better prepare the US healthcare system for scenarios extending beyond immediate blast effects, thereby enhancing public health security during a global crisis. It explicitly adds these long-term threats to existing preparedness plans.
Key points
Requires a 5-year research and preparedness program, including drills, focused on the health effects of nuclear war's environmental impacts (e.g., 'nuclear winter' consequences).
Mandates an assessment of the US health system's ability to respond to long-term threats like mass malnutrition and increased cancer rates.
Authorizes $10 million annually (2024-2028) to fund research into countermeasures and preparedness gaps.
Integrates the long-term environmental health consequences of nuclear war into existing federal chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat preparedness plans.
Status:
Expired
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