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Green New Deal for Health Act

USA118th CongressS-1229| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Green New Deal for Health Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to mitigate the health effects of climate change and environmental effects of the health care sector, particularly on vulnerable populations. The Department of Health and Human Services must, for example, lead a research initiative to mitigate the health effects of climate change and develop a plan for preparing the health care system to respond to those effects. The bill establishes programs and requirements for medical facilities. It funds through FY2028 the Community Health Center Program (which supports outpatient facilities for medically underserved populations) and establishes grants for sustainability and resiliency planning for medical facilities. Further, the bill revives the Hill-Burton program (which historically supported construction and modernization of medical facilities) and makes climate resiliency a program focus. It also restricts certain hospitals from terminating essential services without engaging in planning and other efforts to preserve access. The bill also provides support for workforce and community programs. This includes (1) grants for incorporating climate change into medical training and community-based mental wellness and resiliency programs; and (2) funding through FY2028 for the National Health Services Corps, which awards educational incentives to providers in underserved areas. Additionally, the bill addresses efforts to reduce (1) the health sector's contributions to climate change, (2) climate-related risks to pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical supply chains, and (3) health impacts of extreme heat. It also expands Medicare coverage to include items and services (e.g., solar batteries) for individuals who are medically at-risk at home from climate or man-made disasters.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2764
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2764
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2764: Green New Deal for Health Act
  • S 118-2288: SAFE through Medicare Act
  • HR 118-3645: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-4375: Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act
  • S 118-2657: GREEN Hospitals Act
  • S 118-1767: Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
  • HR 118-5007: GREEN Hospitals Act

Green New Deal for Health Act

USA118th CongressS-1229| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2023
Green New Deal for Health Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to mitigate the health effects of climate change and environmental effects of the health care sector, particularly on vulnerable populations. The Department of Health and Human Services must, for example, lead a research initiative to mitigate the health effects of climate change and develop a plan for preparing the health care system to respond to those effects. The bill establishes programs and requirements for medical facilities. It funds through FY2028 the Community Health Center Program (which supports outpatient facilities for medically underserved populations) and establishes grants for sustainability and resiliency planning for medical facilities. Further, the bill revives the Hill-Burton program (which historically supported construction and modernization of medical facilities) and makes climate resiliency a program focus. It also restricts certain hospitals from terminating essential services without engaging in planning and other efforts to preserve access. The bill also provides support for workforce and community programs. This includes (1) grants for incorporating climate change into medical training and community-based mental wellness and resiliency programs; and (2) funding through FY2028 for the National Health Services Corps, which awards educational incentives to providers in underserved areas. Additionally, the bill addresses efforts to reduce (1) the health sector's contributions to climate change, (2) climate-related risks to pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical supply chains, and (3) health impacts of extreme heat. It also expands Medicare coverage to include items and services (e.g., solar batteries) for individuals who are medically at-risk at home from climate or man-made disasters.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2764
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2764
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2764: Green New Deal for Health Act
  • S 118-2288: SAFE through Medicare Act
  • HR 118-3645: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-4375: Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act
  • S 118-2657: GREEN Hospitals Act
  • S 118-1767: Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
  • HR 118-5007: GREEN Hospitals Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted