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Climate and Health: Strengthening Public Health Protection Against Climate Change

The U.S. Senate recognizes climate change as a growing threat to public health and calls for coordinated action. The aim is to enhance the healthcare sector's resilience to extreme weather events, improve access to data on climate's health impacts, and support vulnerable communities and workers.
Key points
Strengthening the health sector's climate readiness and response, including infrastructure and supply chains, and reducing its environmental impact.
Prioritizing financial and technical support for historically underserved communities, including tribal health systems and rural facilities.
Improving data collection and dissemination on climate change's health impacts and developing educational tools.
Reinstating and fully funding key offices and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services focused on climate change and environmental justice.
Implementing worker heat protection standards, especially for sectors exposed to extreme weather conditions.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_318
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_318.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening the health sector's climate readiness and response, including infrastructure and supply chains, and reducing its environmental impact.
  • Prioritizing financial and technical support for historically underserved communities, including tribal health systems and rural facilities.
  • Improving data collection and dissemination on climate change's health impacts and developing educational tools.
  • Reinstating and fully funding key offices and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services focused on climate change and environmental justice.
  • Implementing worker heat protection standards, especially for sectors exposed to extreme weather conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Health Environment Labor