Bills · HR 1645
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1645Air qualityCongressional oversight
Climate and Health Protection Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to protect public health by preparing for the effects of climate change. If this bill becomes law, it formalizes and provides dedicated funding for a CDC program focused on understanding and responding to health risks from a changing climate. This means local health departments could have better access to data, tools, and expertise to protect people from things like extreme heat, new patterns of infectious diseases, or worsened air quality.
Without this bill, the program's existence and funding could be less secure, potentially leaving communities less prepared for health challenges linked to climate change. By making this program permanent and funding it consistently, the bill intends to improve the ability of states and localities to anticipate and respond to these health threats, potentially preventing illnesses, injuries, and deaths.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Officially writes the Climate and Health program into the Public Health Service Act, ensuring its continued operation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This makes the program a permanent part of federal law, rather than relying on administrative discretion, giving it long-term stability.
PROVISION 02
Directs the program to translate climate change science to inform various levels of government and communities and create decision-making tools.
This provision ensures that local decision-makers and the public receive actionable information and resources to prepare for health impacts.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $110,000,000 for the program for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
This establishes a specific and recurring funding level, providing necessary financial resources for the program's activities.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits the transfer or reprogramming of these authorized funds by the Secretary to other programs.
This ensures that the allocated money is used specifically for the Climate and Health program, preventing it from being diverted.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 22
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 22 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1645
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1645Air qualityCongressional oversight
Climate and Health Protection Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
22
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
