The Green New Deal for Health Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on July 27, 2026, by Sen. Markey and others. It aims to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect workers, communities, and the planet from the effects of climate change. The bill covers hospital access, green infrastructure, health care decarbonization, workforce training, community mental health, extreme heat risks, and climate health research.
This federal bill could change how Houston hospitals, clinics, and health workers prepare for and respond to climate-related health events like extreme heat, flooding, and air pollution.
