Bills · S 2340
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2340Health
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because climate change is already impacting health through more frequent extreme weather, changes in air quality, and the spread of certain diseases. This bill proposes a proactive approach by establishing a dedicated federal office and a national plan to address these growing health concerns. If this bill becomes law, it means the government would have a focused strategy and dedicated resources to prepare the healthcare system for future health crises linked to climate change, ensure vulnerable communities receive targeted support, and encourage hospitals to reduce their own environmental impact.
If this bill does not pass, efforts to address the health impacts of climate change might remain scattered across different agencies or be less coordinated. This could potentially leave communities and the healthcare system less prepared for the increasing health risks posed by a changing climate, making it harder to protect public well-being during environmental challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This creates a dedicated federal entity to lead and coordinate the government's response to the health impacts of climate change.
PROVISION 02
Directs the HHS Secretary to develop and publish a national strategic action plan within one year of the bill's enactment.
This plan will provide a comprehensive, coordinated strategy for preparing public health and healthcare systems for climate change impacts.
PROVISION 03
Requires the new Office to understand and address the specific health needs of environmental justice and medically underserved communities.
This focuses resources and attention on vulnerable populations who are disproportionately affected by climate-related health threats.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the Office to lead efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact of the healthcare sector.
This encourages the healthcare industry, a significant contributor to emissions, to become more environmentally sustainable.
PROVISION 05
Charges the Office with developing preparedness and response plans for health threats like heat waves, severe weather events, and infectious diseases.
This enhances the country's ability to react to immediate health crises that are intensified by climate change.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
51
BILLS LED
160
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in Senate
JUL 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2340
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2340Health
Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
