Bill · H.R. 1126· House(119-HR-1126)
East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/7/2025
- Last activity
- 2/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on human health effects. The study focuses on the consequences of the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the resulting venting and burning of chemicals. An eligible entity, such as a consortium of higher education institutions, will receive a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to perform a longitudinal study. The Secretary is required to submit progress and final result reports to specific Congressional committees. Funding is authorized for fiscal year 2026 through September 30, 2030.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill authorizes appropriations to fund a long-term health impact study conducted by higher education institutions.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill provides for research grants or contracts to institutions of higher education to conduct a health study.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The study specifically addresses the health consequences faced by the residents of the East Palestine community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Longitudinal health study: The bill requires a study on human health effects resulting from the train derailment and chemical burning in East Palestine, Ohio (Section 2(a)). This could provide essential information regarding the long-term health consequences faced by those in the community.
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Expertise-driven research: By requiring an entity that demonstrates "requisite capacity and expertise" to conduct the study, the bill aims to ensure the research is high quality (Section 2(b)).
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Community-focused research: The Secretary is directed to give extra consideration to entities that have "established relationships within the affected communities" (Section 2(b)). This could help ensure the study is more relevant and trusted by the local population.
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Accountability through reporting: The Secretary must submit progress reports and reports describing results to Congressional committees (Section 2(c)). This ensures there is oversight on the progress and findings of the research.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4
- 2/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio