Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Maternal Health: Climate Change Protections
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is considered active, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill was introduced by a small group of Democrats and has not yet gained support from the other party. Most bills like this do not make it out of committee for a full vote.
Key Points
- This bill creates a 100 million dollar grant program to help pregnant women, new mothers, and children under age three. It focuses on people living in areas with high risks from extreme heat, air pollution, and severe weather.
- Local organizations and governments can use the money to provide practical help like air conditioners, home insulation, and air filters. It also covers financial aid and transportation for families during climate disasters.
- The plan includes 5 million dollars to train doctors and nurses. They will learn how to spot health problems caused by the environment and how to give better advice to patients who are at risk.
- The government will create a new map to identify risk zones where heat and pollution are most likely to cause health problems for babies. This will help officials decide where to send resources first.
- A new research group will be formed to study how climate change affects pregnancy and early childhood. They will specifically look at why certain racial and ethnic groups are hit harder by these environmental issues.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
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