The proposed bill, H. R. 1647, aims to modify the Public Health Service Act to establish the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative. This initiative mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to...
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The bill wants to help Native American communities get ready for the health problems that might come from climate change by giving them special tools and $110 million every year starting in 2026. But, it doesn't explain clearly how the money should be shared or used, which could lead to some problems.