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Children's Health Protection: New EPA Office and Advisory Committee

This act establishes a permanent Office of Children’s Health Protection within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a permanent Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee. This aims to better identify and reduce environmental risks to infants, children, and adolescents, impacting their daily safety and well-being.
Key points
A permanent Office of Children’s Health Protection will be established within the EPA to coordinate efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts on children.
The Office will advise on safe chemical management and support community-based programs to eliminate health threats.
A permanent Advisory Committee will be created to support the EPA on children's health issues, including regulations and research.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2339
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2025-03-25