Bill · H.R. 1647· House(119-HR-1647)
Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC Director, to implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative. This initiative involves coordination with the National Indian Health Board. The program focuses on translating climate change science and creating decision-support tools for Tribal governments and communities. Additionally, the initiative aims to mitigate climate-related health threats and share resources. The bill authorizes $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill creates a specific initiative to assist Tribal governments and communities in managing climate-related health risks.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill specifically targets Tribal governments and communities to address climate-related health threats.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill provides capacity-building tools and resources specifically for Tribal communities, which are predominantly rural.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Translating science to inform communities: The initiative aims to translate climate change science to inform Tribal governments, health departments, and communities (Section 2, subsection a, 1). This could help local leaders better understand environmental changes.
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Capacity building through decision tools: The bill seeks to create decision-support tools to build capacity for preparing for climate change (Section 2, subsection a, 2). This could provide communities with practical ways to prepare for future shifts.
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Mitigation of health threats: The program is designed to identify, assess, and take action to mitigate climate-related health threats (Section 2, subsection a, 4). This could directly improve public health safety within these communities.
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Resource sharing: The initiative involves sharing relevant materials and resources, including information about funding and other opportunities (Section 2, subsection a, 5). This could help provide necessary information to those who need it most.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text does not list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia