New Bill Proposes Declaring Climate Change a National Public Health Emergency
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No action since July 2025
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Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to climate-related health threats. Extreme heat exposure is linked to preterm birth, low birth weight, and pregnancy complications. A public health emergency declaration could direct more federal attention to protecting pregnant individuals during climate events, though the bill doesn't include specific maternal health provisions.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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The Trump administration proposed repealing the federal government's bedrock scientific declaration on greenhouse gas dangers. This move directly counters legislative efforts like the Climate Health Emergency Act, which seeks to mandate a public health emergency declaration for climate change.
Public health advocates are condemning the administration's move to end greenhouse gas regulations. The debate highlights the tension between deregulatory actions and new legislative proposals like the Climate Health Emergency Act, which aims to treat climate change as a health crisis.
H.R. 4493, the Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025, was introduced by Rep. Maxine Dexter. The bill directs the HHS Secretary to declare a public health emergency in connection with climate change health risks and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025
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