Research into Health Consequences of Environmental Impacts of Nuclear War
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a 5-year research and preparedness program regarding the health consequences of environmental impacts of nuclear war. The program is to cover research into phenomena such as soot blocking sunlight, cooling of the Earth's surface, and ozone layer damage, as well as their health impacts, including malnutrition and disease. The bill also requires an assessment of the U.S. health system's ability to respond to these long-term threats.
Key points
Establishment of a 5-year research and preparedness program with an authorized appropriation of $10 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
Requirement to assess the U.S. health system's ability to respond to the environmental impacts of nuclear war, such as malnutrition or hypothermia.
Inclusion of the health consequences of the environmental impacts of nuclear war in the definition of threats within the Public Health Service Act.
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