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Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 7:51 AM

Summary of Bill S 2398

Bill 118 s 2398, also known as the Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the potential health consequences of a nuclear war. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive study on the health impacts of nuclear war, including the effects of radiation exposure, blast injuries, and other related health issues.

The bill calls for the creation of a task force composed of experts in the fields of medicine, public health, and national security to conduct the study. The task force will be responsible for assessing the potential health risks posed by a nuclear war, as well as developing recommendations for mitigating these risks and improving the country's preparedness for such an event.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the findings of the study be reported to Congress and the President within a specified timeframe. This report will include an analysis of the potential health impacts of a nuclear war, as well as recommendations for policies and programs to address these impacts. Overall, the Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023 aims to increase awareness of the potential health consequences of a nuclear war and to inform policy decisions aimed at protecting the health and well-being of the American people in the event of such a catastrophic event.

Current Status of Bill S 2398

Bill S 2398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2398 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023.  Bill S 2398's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2398

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2398

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2398

Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023
Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023
A bill to require research into the health consequences of the environmental impacts of nuclear war, and for other purposes.

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