A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.
This non-binding resolution recognizes climate change as a growing public health threat and urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize climate resilience in healthcare. It recommends specific actions, including reinstating the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, directing funding toward underserved communities for infrastructure upgrades, establishing worker heat protection standards, and requiring annual progress reports on health equity outcomes. The resolution directly affects HHS agencies, healthcare providers (especially in rural, Tribal, and low-income areas), and workers facing climate-related health risks. It does not create new laws but calls for coordinated federal action to address climate-driven health impacts like heat-related illnesses, mental health strain, and disease spread.
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Introduced Jul 10, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4318-4319)
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Jul 10, 2025
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