Bill · S.Res. 318· Senate(119-SRES-318)
A resolution 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4318-4319)
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes that climate change is a significant threat to public health in the United States. It highlights various health risks, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, and mental health complications. The text calls for coordinated action to mitigate these impacts and safeguard the well-being of all people. It urges the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the climate readiness of the health sector. Additionally, it seeks to provide support for underserved communities and various federal agencies. Finally, it calls for the creation of heat protection standards for workers.
Yes· 3 of 20
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes technical assistance and funding for Tribal health systems.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The resolution advocates for better management of air and water pollution risks linked to climate change.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill seeks to increase health sector readiness, support Tribal health systems, and aid rural hospitals and clinics.
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 Department of Health and Human Services should work to help the health sector withstand and maintain operations during extreme weather events and strengthen supply chains. (Section 1)
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Support for Underserved Communities: Funding for energy efficiency, clean vehicles, and renewable energy should be distributed with particular attention to historically underserved communities and organizations. (Section 2)
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Improved Access for Rural and Tribal Health: The Department of Health and Human Services should prioritize providing technical assistance and funding to Tribal health systems, rural hospitals, and clinics. (Section 3)
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Better Information and Education: Federal agencies should work to close information gaps regarding the health impacts of climate change to create evidence-based education and communication tools. (Section 4)
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Workforce and Community Support: Investments should include support for workforce training, job quality standards, and community-led mental wellness and resilience building initiatives. (Section 7)
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Worker Protection: The Department of Labor should create a worker heat protection standard to regulate exposure to heat stress and prevent heat-related illness and injury. (Section 9)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+6Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Women+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
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Affordable Housing+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4318-4319)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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