Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act establishes a grant program to help vulnerable individuals and communities address risks associated with climate change and their impact on maternal and infant health. It also creates a program to fund education and training for health professionals on these issues, and establishes a strategy for identifying areas with high climate-related health risks. Finally, the bill creates a consortium within the National Institutes of Health to coordinate research on the effects of climate change on maternal and infant health.
Key provisions
- Establishes a grant program to protect vulnerable individuals from climate change risks.
- Funds education and training programs for health professionals on climate change and maternal/infant health.
- Develops a strategy for identifying areas with high climate-related health risks.
- Creates a consortium within the National Institutes of Health to coordinate climate change research on maternal and infant health.
- Prioritizes grant recipients based on vulnerability levels, air quality, and racial/ethnic disparities.
- Requires grant recipients to involve stakeholders and address potential negative environmental impacts.
- Includes provisions for data collection and reporting on program outcomes.
- Authorizes appropriations for the program.
Who is affected
- Pregnant individuals
- Women of reproductive age
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