HR 4515 - Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

Summary

The Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to address the public health impacts of climate change. The main objectives of the bill are to:

1. Strengthen the federal government's capacity to monitor, prepare for, and respond to the health effects of climate change.
2. Expand research and data collection on the connections between climate change and human health.
3. Improve coordination between federal agencies and state/local governments on climate change-related public health issues.
4. Provide grant funding to state and local health departments to develop and implement climate change adaptation plans.

Key Provisions

• Establishes an Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate federal efforts.
• Requires HHS to develop a national strategic action plan for addressing the health impacts of climate change.
• Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its climate and health program, including enhanced disease surveillance and early warning systems.
• Authorizes $100 million per year in grant funding for state and local health departments to create climate change adaptation plans.
• Mandates regular reporting to Congress on the health effects of climate change and the government's preparedness efforts.

Potential Impact

The bill is intended to better equip the U.S. public health system to manage the growing health threats posed by climate change, such as increases in vector-borne diseases, extreme weather-related injuries and illnesses, and mental health impacts. It would provide resources and coordination to help state and local governments address these emerging challenges.

Supporters argue the legislation is necessary to safeguard public health as the effects of climate change accelerate. Critics may contend the bill imposes costly new federal programs without guaranteeing measurable improvements in health outcomes.

Related Legislation

This bill has a companion version in the U.S. Senate, S 2340, which was introduced concurrently. The two bills contain largely similar provisions.