Bill to Prepare Healthcare System for Climate Change
Official: SB2340 — Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025
Reading: This bill directs HHS to develop a program and strategic plan for climate health preparedness, but names no concrete climate, clean-energy, or environmental protection measure—only a procedural directive to create a plan.
The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on July 17, 2025.
In clear language
This federal bill asks the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a program and national strategic action plan to help the health care sector prepare for climate change impacts. The plan aims to protect the health and well-being of workers, communities, and the planet as climate conditions change. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on July 17, 2025.
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Who does this affect?
- Healthcare workers and medical professionals
- Hospitals and health care facilities
- Communities that depend on health care services
- Workers across sectors affected by climate change
What can you do?
- Contact your U.S. Senator to express support for or concerns about the bill
- Learn how your local hospital or health care provider is preparing for climate-related health emergencies
- Advocate for climate-resilient health care policies in your community
Timeline
- 2025-07-17: Bill referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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