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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4515| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to empower the healthcare sector to address the health impacts of climate change by establishing the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Office will facilitate a robust federal response, focusing on assessing climate change's effects on health, understanding the needs of disproportionately affected populations like environmental justice and medically underserved communities, and serving as a credible source of information. Its duties include tracking data, expanding modeling capacity, communicating health risks to the public and professionals, and leading efforts to reduce the health sector's greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation further directs the Secretary of HHS to publish a National Strategic Action Plan within one year, coordinating federal efforts to prepare public health and healthcare systems for climate change impacts. This plan will include strategies for identifying and prioritizing vulnerable communities, addressing health disparities, reducing the health sector's greenhouse gas emissions, and improving disease surveillance systems for climate-related health issues. A permanent science advisory board will provide expert advice on climate change's public health impacts, and periodic reports from the National Academies will review scientific developments and evaluate the plan's effectiveness. The bill authorizes appropriations for the Office, the National Strategic Action Plan, and the advisory board.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1243
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3271
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2340
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1243
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3271
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2340
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


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

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  • S 119-2340: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4515| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This bill aims to empower the healthcare sector to address the health impacts of climate change by establishing the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Office will facilitate a robust federal response, focusing on assessing climate change's effects on health, understanding the needs of disproportionately affected populations like environmental justice and medically underserved communities, and serving as a credible source of information. Its duties include tracking data, expanding modeling capacity, communicating health risks to the public and professionals, and leading efforts to reduce the health sector's greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation further directs the Secretary of HHS to publish a National Strategic Action Plan within one year, coordinating federal efforts to prepare public health and healthcare systems for climate change impacts. This plan will include strategies for identifying and prioritizing vulnerable communities, addressing health disparities, reducing the health sector's greenhouse gas emissions, and improving disease surveillance systems for climate-related health issues. A permanent science advisory board will provide expert advice on climate change's public health impacts, and periodic reports from the National Academies will review scientific developments and evaluate the plan's effectiveness. The bill authorizes appropriations for the Office, the National Strategic Action Plan, and the advisory board.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1243
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3271
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2340
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1243
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3271
    Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2340
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


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

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2340: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted