This bill aims to provide funding to hospitals and other medical facilities to improve their capacity to withstand climate disasters and public health crises, ensuring continued access to quality healthcare for communities in need. It introduces a grant program for construction and modernization projects that prioritize resilience against climate change and natural disasters. The bill also establishes planning and evaluation grants for developing sustainability and resiliency plans and includes provisions for prioritizing projects benefiting vulnerable populations and environmental justice communities. Additionally, it mandates technical assistance and prohibits employment agreements that require employees to pay debts upon termination. The bill authorizes substantial funding for these initiatives.
