GREEN Hospitals Act

The GREEN Hospitals Act creates a federal grant program to fund hospitals and medical facilities in making infrastructure upgrades that improve resilience to climate change and reduce emissions. It allocates $100 billion for construction or modernization projects (with priority for facilities serving Medicare/Medicaid patients or vulnerable communities in environmental justice areas) and $5 billion for planning grants to develop sustainability plans. Key provisions include funding for renewable energy systems, green infrastructure (like wetlands and green roofs), climate-resilient access routes, and air quality improvements to ensure continuous health care during disasters. The bill requires community engagement, labor standards, and ensures at least 50% of planning grants target environmental justice communities.