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House Bill 9962
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Green New Deal for Health Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 27, 2026
Overview
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A new bill aims to establish the Green New Deal for Health Act, focusing on addressing health impacts of climate change. It creates an office, strategic plan, and advisory board to tackle climate-related health challenges, environmental justice, and health care access. The bill emphasizes environmental justice, climate-resilient medical facilities, community health workforce, mental wellness programs, and research on climate's health effects. It requires hospitals' advance notifications in case of discontinuation, prioritizes funding for environmental justice communities, and aims to ensure Medicare coverage for home resiliency services. The bill authorizes appropriations for its initiatives, aiming to support climate-resilient and equitable healthcare.

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Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 27, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9962
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Minnesota
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
July 27, 2026
Actions (2)
07/27/2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
07/27/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.9962 119 Green New Deal for Health Act
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