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Latest Update: Thursday, July, 24th 2008
Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
4/4/2008--Introduced. Recognizes: (1) National Public Health Week; (2) the efforts of public health professionals, first responders, states, municipalities, and local communities to incorporate measures to adapt health care systems to address impacts of climate change; and (3) the role of adaptation in preventing impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, the improvement of health status and equity through efforts to address climate change, and the need to include health policy in the development of climate responses. Encourages: (1) further research, interdisciplinary partnership, and collaboration to understand and monitor the health impacts of climate change, for preparedness activities, and for improvement of health care infrastructure; and (2) every American to learn about the impact of climate change on health.
Latest Actions
- 04/08/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 04/04/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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