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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Apr 21, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Apr 21, 2026
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1 primary · 71 co-sponsors
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Lauren Underwood
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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