Bill · H.Res. 568· House(119-HRES-568)
Recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Nanette Barragán
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the threat climate change poses to public health. It identifies various health risks, such as respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and mental health complications, caused by changing environmental conditions. The resolution calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the climate readiness of the health sector. It also suggests that funding for energy efficiency and climate resilience be distributed to health care and community organizations. Furthermore, it advocates for the reinstatement of specific offices focused on climate change and environmental justice. Finally, it encourages the creation of worker heat protection standards and increased data collection on climate-related health impacts.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution calls for prioritizing assistance and funding for Tribal health systems and governments.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The resolution emphasizes addressing environmental justice and disproportionate health risks faced by communities of color.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes resources for low-income and working-class communities facing disproportionate risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Health Sector Readiness: The resolution calls for the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the ability of the health sector to withstand and maintain operations during extreme weather events. (Section 1)
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Access to Resilience Funding: It suggests that funding for energy efficiency retrofits, clean vehicles, and renewable energy should be distributed to health care and community-based organizations, with particular attention to underserved communities. (Section 2)
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Support for Underresourced Health Providers: The resolution calls for prioritizing technical assistance, capacity building, and equitable access to funding for Tribal health systems, rural hospitals, and clinics. (Section 3)
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Improved Information and Education: It encourages federal agencies to close information gaps and use data to develop timely and accessible education and communication tools regarding climate-related health threats. (Section 4)
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Stronger Workforce Protections: The resolution calls for the Department of Labor to create a worker heat protection standard to regulate exposure to heat stress and prevent injury. (Section 9)
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Community Empowerment: It suggests that community-based organizations, Tribal governments, and environmental justice groups should be meaningfully engaged in decision-making and provided with resources to lead local resilience efforts. (Section 8)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified in the provided text.
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 Low Income Households+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Children+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Rural Development+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Affordable Housing+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
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