Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
This bill establishes a $100 million grant program to help communities protect pregnant people and young children from health risks linked to climate change, such as extreme heat and air pollution. The funds are awarded to local groups in areas with high vulnerability or poor air quality to provide resources like cooling units, weatherization support, and training for healthcare workers. Additionally, the legislation creates a separate $5 million grant program to update medical and nursing school curricula so future providers can better identify and address these climate-related health risks. To support these efforts, the bill also mandates the formation of a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study the specific impacts of climate change on birth outcomes and requires the development of a national strategy to map high-risk areas.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 21, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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