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This bill, titled the "Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act," aims to safeguard pregnant individuals and infants from the health risks posed by climate change. It establishes several key programs, including a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund initiatives that identify and address climate-related risks for vulnerable populations, with a focus on reducing racial and ethnic disparities. The bill also creates a grant program for health profession schools to integrate education on climate change impacts and disparities into their curricula, and establishes a research consortium within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate and prioritize research on birth and climate change, particularly for underserved groups. Finally, it mandates the development of a strategy to identify geographic areas with high risks of adverse maternal and infant health outcomes due to climate change, considering various health, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. The bill defines "vulnerable individuals" as those who are pregnant, have been pregnant in the past year, or are under three years old, and "risks associated with climate change" as including extreme heat, air pollution, and extreme weather events.