A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Green New Deal for Health Act to prepare the healthcare sector for the climate crisis and protect the health of workers, communities, and the planet. It creates a new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services and requires a national strategic action plan. The legislation mandates new rules for hospital closures and service discontinuations to protect essential healthcare access. It also provides billions in funding for resilient medical infrastructure, health sector decarbonization, and workforce training related to climate health risks. Additionally, the bill sets up programs for community mental wellness, extreme heat response research, and Medicare coverage for home resiliency services.
Yes· 3 of 30
- Scored +7
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill aims to expand the community health workforce by 150,000 workers through new career pathways and positions.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $5 billion annually through 2036 to fund a large-scale national climate and health research and innovation initiative.
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill expands Medicare coverage for home resiliency services specifically for individuals medically at risk.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 102 establishes the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to coordinate a federal response to the health impacts of climate change, which could help protect vulnerable populations from environmental health threats.
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Section 201 places restrictions on hospital closures and the discontinuation of essential services, requiring advance notification and mitigation plans to help ensure that everyday Americans do not lose access to necessary medical care in their communities.
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Section 301 and Section 302 provide significant grant funding to modernize medical facilities, making them more resilient to climate disasters and power outages while prioritizing projects in environmental justice communities and medically underserved areas.
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Section 503 establishes emergency grants to provide hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour, capped at $25,000 per year, for essential healthcare workers performing dangerous work during declared emergencies or disasters.
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Section 621 adds Medicare coverage for medically necessary home resiliency services, such as heat pumps, solar batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient cold storage, for individuals who are medically at risk during climate disasters.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 201 imposes strict new administrative and reporting requirements on hospitals planning to close or reduce services, which could potentially burden struggling facilities and invite legal or administrative penalties that restrict their ability to manage operations.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides expanded Medicare coverage for home resiliency services for those with medical reliance on equipment. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare coverage for home resiliency services specifically for individuals medically at risk. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes outreach and communication for populations with language isolation which impacts many Hispanic communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill directs significant resources toward environmental justice and low-income communities to mitigate climate health risks. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill involves Tribal governments in the development of national strategic action plans and research initiatives. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill supports the health and safety of seniors through expanded Medicare coverage for climate-related needs. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill encourages collective bargaining, protects rights of essential workers, and includes worker representation on advisory councils. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The focus on addressing health disparities and negative disparate outcomes benefits racial minority groups. Would children be better off under this? — The bill includes mental health resilience programming and research that addresses the needs of children. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill creates opportunities for small businesses through medical supply chain development and infrastructure grants. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill includes considerations for the health of migrants and refugees in its strategic planning and research. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The emphasis on environmental justice and frontline communities often impacts high-density urban populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill protects essential health care access by requiring hospitals to notify the Secretary before closing or discontinuing services and establishes an advisory council to address needs for underserved communities. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The act funds the establishment and expansion of community mental wellness and resilience programs. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services like heat pumps and solar batteries. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill funds infrastructure upgrades and focuses on translating research findings into mitigation strategies for public health crises.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill funds the decarbonization of the health care sector and promotes green and resilient medical infrastructure. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill invests in green infrastructure and addresses the specific health impacts of climate change on environmental justice communities. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill encourages the installation of onsite distributed generation using renewable energy for medical facilities. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill authorizes infrastructure upgrades to protect access routes to medical facilities from climate-related hazards.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to expand the community health workforce by 150,000 workers through new career pathways and positions. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides technical assistance to support small businesses in the development of sustainable medical supply chains. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill includes representation for organizations representing healthcare workers in its advisory council.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill prioritizes investment in low-income and environmental justice communities through health infrastructure and workforce grants. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes funding for environmental justice communities and tasks an advisory council with addressing health disparities. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill includes research into climate-related housing security and vulnerabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $5 billion annually through 2036 to fund a large-scale national climate and health research and innovation initiative. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill includes mental resilience curricula that can be embedded into schools for students.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public disclosure of hospital closure information and requires advisory council meetings to be open to the public.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the consultation process for the national strategic action plan.
- 7/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
7 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts