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Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3302
The bill includes provisions aimed at protecting the health and well-being of pregnant women and infants in the face of climate change. It calls for increased research on the effects of climate change on maternal and infant health, as well as the development of strategies to mitigate these effects.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to healthcare services for pregnant women and infants in communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change. This includes providing funding for programs that address the health needs of these vulnerable populations. Overall, the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by pregnant women and infants in a changing climate, and to ensure that they have the support and resources they need to stay healthy and safe.
Congressional Summary of HR 3302
Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
This bill establishes requirements and grants that address risks associated with climate change, particularly for vulnerable individuals (i.e., members of racial and ethnic minority groups, pregnant or postpartum individuals, and children younger than age three).
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to award grants to partnerships of community-based organizations and other entities to identify and address climate-change-related risks to these individuals at a county level.
HHS must also establish a program to award grants to health professional schools for developing—and integrating into their curriculums—education and training on identifying risks associated with climate change for vulnerable individuals.
In addition, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) must establish the Consortium on Birth and Climate Change Research. The consortium must coordinate research on such risks conducted and supported by various NIH institutes and offices.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must also develop a strategy to designate areas that have a high risk of adverse maternal and infant health outcomes among vulnerable individuals due to risks associated with climate change.
