Green New Deal for Health Act

The Green New Deal for Health Act establishes an Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts addressing climate impacts on health. It creates a National Strategic Action Plan to improve health sector resilience, allocates $10 billion for climate-ready medical facilities through Green Hill-Burton funds, and requires hospitals to notify the government 90 days before discontinuing essential services or closing. The bill directly affects health care facilities, communities disproportionately impacted by climate change (defined as communities with significant representation of communities of color, low-income populations, or Tribal communities), and individuals with vulnerabilities like those under 5 or over 65, facing racial bias, or with disabilities. Key provisions include mandatory climate risk disclosure for medical supplies, grants for community mental health programs focused on climate resilience, and requirements to maintain essential health care access during climate disasters.