A Democratic bill with 17 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency. This declaration is specifically in connection with health risks associated with climate change. Congress finds that climate change drives or exacerbates extreme weather events and the transmission of infectious diseases. The bill notes that the current public health infrastructure is unprepared for the increased demand driven by climate-related crises. Ultimately, the act aims to mobilize Federal resources and coordinate across agencies to build a resilient public health system.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill aims to build a resilient public health system to address infectious disease transmission exacerbated by climate change.
- Scored +4
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The declaration of a public health emergency aims to mobilize resources to handle extreme weather events and climate-related crises.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill addresses the health risks and public health impacts resulting from environmental changes caused by climate change.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mobilization of Federal Resources: The bill intends to mobilize Federal resources to protect communities and the most vulnerable individuals (Section 2, Paragraph 4).
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Improved Public Health Resilience: By exercising emergency authorities and coordinating across agencies, the bill aims to build a public health system that is resilient to the threat of climate change (Section 2, Paragraph 4).
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Enhanced Data and Coordination: The legislation seeks to enable data sharing and coordinate across agencies to meet the increased demand of climate-related public health crises (Section 2, Paragraphs 3 and 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The declaration of a public health emergency aims to mobilize resources to handle extreme weather events and climate-related crises. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill addresses the health risks and public health impacts resulting from environmental changes caused by climate change.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill aims to build a resilient public health system to address infectious disease transmission exacerbated by climate change.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill explicitly states a goal to protect the most vulnerable individuals within communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the Secretary of HHS to exercise emergency authorities to coordinate across agencies and mobilize Federal resources.
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York