Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act aims to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from the health risks associated with climate change. It establishes a grant program to fund initiatives that identify and address these risks, particularly in areas with high vulnerability and racial disparities. The bill also creates a research consortium and a strategy for identifying climate change risk zones, and provides funding for education and training programs at health profession schools to prepare healthcare providers to address these issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes a grant program to fund initiatives addressing climate change risks for vulnerable individuals.
- Defines ‘adverse maternal and infant health outcomes’ to include preterm birth, low birth weight, and other complications.
- Creates a research consortium to coordinate NIH research on climate change and maternal health.
- Develops a strategy for identifying areas with high climate change risks for vulnerable populations.
- Provides funding for education and training programs at health profession schools on climate change and maternal health.
- Requires grant recipients to involve stakeholder organizations and address racial and ethnic disparities.
- Prioritizes grant recipients based on location (e.g., nonattainment areas, high vulnerability scores).
- Establishes a process for identifying and addressing potential negative environmental impacts of grant-funded initiatives.
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