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Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4493| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, specifically for health risks associated with climate change . Congressional findings assert that climate change is driving or exacerbating extreme weather events and infectious diseases, linking it to over half of recent public health emergency declarations. The legislation highlights that climate change is identified as the most significant health threat of the 21st century, yet the U.S. public health infrastructure remains unprepared. To address this, the bill emphasizes the need to mobilize Federal resources, enable data sharing, and coordinate across agencies. The overarching purpose is to build a public health system resilient to the intensifying threat of climate change, thereby protecting communities and vulnerable individuals.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 22, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)

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Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4493| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, specifically for health risks associated with climate change . Congressional findings assert that climate change is driving or exacerbating extreme weather events and infectious diseases, linking it to over half of recent public health emergency declarations. The legislation highlights that climate change is identified as the most significant health threat of the 21st century, yet the U.S. public health infrastructure remains unprepared. To address this, the bill emphasizes the need to mobilize Federal resources, enable data sharing, and coordinate across agencies. The overarching purpose is to build a public health system resilient to the intensifying threat of climate change, thereby protecting communities and vulnerable individuals.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 22, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (17)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted