Bill > S1601

This bill is the "Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act." The key provisions of this bill are: 1. It establishes a grant program for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to consortiums of organizations to protect vulnerable individuals (those who are pregnant, postpartum, or under 3 years old) from risks associated with climate change, such as extreme heat, air pollution, and extreme weather events. The grants can be used for initiatives like training healthcare providers, hiring community health workers, and providing services and support like air conditioning units and evacuation assistance. 2. It establishes a separate grant program for the Secretary to provide funds to health profession schools to develop and integrate education and training programs for identifying and addressing climate change risks for vulnerable individuals. 3. It requires the National Institutes of Health to establish a consortium to coordinate research on the risks of climate change for vulnerable individuals, with a focus on disparities among racial/ethnic minority and underserved populations. 4. It requires the Secretary to develop a strategy to identify areas at high risk of adverse maternal and infant health outcomes due to climate change risks, incorporating factors like air pollution, access to healthcare, and socioeconomic status. The bill aims to protect pregnant women, new mothers, and young children from the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in these outcomes.

Health and Social Services

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