Bill · S. 5134· Senate(119-S-5134)
Green New Deal for Health Act
- Introduced
- 7/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Green New Deal for Health Act to prepare the healthcare sector for the climate crisis and protect the health of workers, communities, and the planet. It creates a new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services and requires a national strategic action plan. The legislation mandates new rules for hospital closures and service discontinuations to protect essential healthcare access. It also provides billions in funding for resilient medical infrastructure, health sector decarbonization, and workforce training related to climate health risks. Additionally, the bill sets up programs for community mental wellness, extreme heat response research, and Medicare coverage for home resiliency services.
Yes· 3 of 30
Is this likely to create jobs?+7
The bill aims to expand the community health workforce by 150,000 workers through new career pathways and positions.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill authorizes $5 billion annually through 2036 to fund a large-scale national climate and health research and innovation initiative.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill expands Medicare coverage for home resiliency services specifically for individuals medically at risk.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 102 establishes the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to coordinate a federal response to the health impacts of climate change, which could help protect vulnerable populations from environmental health threats.
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Section 201 places restrictions on hospital closures and the discontinuation of essential services, requiring advance notification and mitigation plans to help ensure that everyday Americans do not lose access to necessary medical care in their communities.
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Section 301 and Section 302 provide significant grant funding to modernize medical facilities, making them more resilient to climate disasters and power outages while prioritizing projects in environmental justice communities and medically underserved areas.
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Section 503 establishes emergency grants to provide hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour, capped at $25,000 per year, for essential healthcare workers performing dangerous work during declared emergencies or disasters.
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Section 621 adds Medicare coverage for medically necessary home resiliency services, such as heat pumps, solar batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient cold storage, for individuals who are medically at risk during climate disasters.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 201 imposes strict new administrative and reporting requirements on hospitals planning to close or reduce services, which could potentially burden struggling facilities and invite legal or administrative penalties that restrict their ability to manage operations.
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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Union Workers+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Children+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Mental Health Access+6Increases Medicare Funding+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+7Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Union Protections+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Affordable Housing+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Increases Public School Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 7/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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