HR 8397 United States House · 119th Congress

Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

This bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Photo of Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood
DDemocratic
IL
14
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Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
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Photo of Adelita S. Grijalva
Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
AZ
7
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12