Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4493
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

ID: D000635

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The bill

Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

HR. 4493, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Hospitals & Health Systems.

The sponsor

Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

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The money

$69,300 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)

July 21, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025 is a perfect example of how politicians can take a real issue like climate change and turn it into a farcical exercise in grandstanding.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to declare a public health emergency due to the alleged health risks associated with climate change. Because, you know, we haven't been hearing about this for decades already. The sponsors of this bill want to create a sense of urgency and panic, which will inevitably lead to more government control, funding, and bureaucratic expansion.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. This is not a new concept; we've seen this same tactic used for COVID-19, opioids, and other "emergencies." The only difference here is that climate change is the bogeyman du jour.

The bill also cites a plethora of statistics on past public health emergency declarations, which is nothing more than a desperate attempt to create a false narrative. It's like trying to diagnose a patient by cherry-picking symptoms from WebMD.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects will be affected: the federal government, state and local governments, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and of course, the climate change industrial complex (i.e., environmental groups, renewable energy lobbyists, and their ilk).

But let's not forget the real stakeholders here – the politicians themselves. This bill is a clever way for them to:

1. Look busy and concerned about a pressing issue. 2. Expand government control and funding. 3. Create new bureaucratic positions and agencies. 4. Line their pockets with campaign donations from special interest groups.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this bill will be negligible, except for the following:

1. More taxpayer dollars will be wasted on bureaucratic overhead and pork-barrel projects. 2. The climate change industrial complex will continue to grow, employing more lobbyists, consultants, and "experts." 3. Politicians will use this bill as a talking point to justify their inaction on real issues. 4. The public will remain blissfully unaware of the actual motivations behind this legislation.

In conclusion, the Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025 is a textbook example of legislative malpractice. It's a cynical attempt to exploit a real issue for political gain, while ignoring the underlying problems and complexities. But hey, at least it'll make for great campaign rhetoric.

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Public Health & Pandemic ResponseClimate Change & Sustainability
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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$69,300
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$3,300
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300

No committee contributions found

1
KARDON, JOSHUA
1 transaction
$3,300
2
JACOBS, IRWIN M.
1 transaction
$3,300
3
DEXTER, ANGELIKE
1 transaction
$3,300
4
GALLO, ERNEST
1 transaction
$3,300
5
GOLDBLATT, BRETT
1 transaction
$3,300
6
MCCALL, NED
1 transaction
$3,300
7
METZ, SAMUEL
1 transaction
$3,300
8
ACKERMAN, ARI
1 transaction
$3,300
9
ALTMAN, ALISA
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BAKER, PAUL
1 transaction
$3,300
11
BENDER, JEREMY
1 transaction
$3,300
12
BROWN, IKE
1 transaction
$3,300
13
CAHN, RICHARD
1 transaction
$3,300
14
CHERN, ERIC
1 transaction
$3,300
15
COHEN, ALEXANDRA
1 transaction
$3,300
16
COHEN, DANIELLE
1 transaction
$3,300
17
COHEN, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
18
CUTLER, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
19
DIENER, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
20
DISTENFELD, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. VelΓ‘zquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

ID: V000081

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

ID: N000147

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

ID: A000381

Top Contributors

10

1
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSACATON, AZ
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
2
ADIBA JURAYEVA LLC
OrganizationPHOENIX, AZ
$1,000
Jan 17, 2024
3
SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Oct 8, 2024
4
JACOBS, IRWIN
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualLA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
5
ABBASPOUR, SHAHIN
VITESSE WORLDWIDE β€’ PRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
6
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATES β€’ CEO
IndividualEL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
7
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATES β€’ CEO
IndividualEL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
8
AMERI, GOLI
STARTITUP β€’ CEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
9
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANO β€’ ENGINEERING
IndividualLAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023
10
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANO β€’ ENGINEERING
IndividualLAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023

Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]

ID: R000621

Top Contributors

10

1
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
OrganizationSEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
OrganizationSEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
3
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
4
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
5
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
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QUINAULT INDIAN NATION
OrganizationTAHOLAH, WA
$1,500
Jul 30, 2024
7
SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE
OrganizationSHELTON, WA
$1,000
Apr 26, 2024
8
SAMISH TYEE
OrganizationANACORTES, WA
$1,000
Oct 30, 2024
9
JACOBS, IRWIN
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualLA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
10
ANAND, SHELLY
SUR LEGAL COLLABORATIVE INC β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualDECATUR, GA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2023

Rep. BarragΓ‘n, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

ID: B001300

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

ID: J000298

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$6,600
Oct 31, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 12, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
4
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Nov 2, 2023
5
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 5, 2023
6
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 26, 2023
7
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
8
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
9
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
10
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

ID: R000599

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$10,000
Oct 12, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$10,000
Feb 1, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$5,000
Jun 11, 2024
4
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 11, 2023
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 10, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Apr 17, 2023
8
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationHIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
9
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Aug 31, 2023
10
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

ID: S001190

Top Contributors

10

1
WEITMAN, AARON
CASTLE KNIGHT β€’ FINANCE
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
Mar 18, 2024
2
SHWACHMAN, KIMBERLY
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Feb 27, 2024
3
SHWACHMAN, PERRY J
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP β€’ LAWYER
IndividualNORTHBROOK, IL
$3,700
Mar 19, 2024
4
POWELL, JESSE
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
RAYMAN, STEVE
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ HOTEL BUSINESS
IndividualBIG ROCK, IL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
CHUDACOFF, MARK R
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
7
KADEN, DAVID
BLACKSTONE β€’ SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
8
CUSHMAN, LINDA
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
HECKTMAN, JEFFREY B.
HILCO GLOBAL β€’ CEO
IndividualHIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
GRAY, JON
BLACKSTONE β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

ID: S001231

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 26, 2024
2
H RAHMAN MD FRCS INC
OrganizationSANTA ANA, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
3
SHAZAD MALIK, ESQ, P.A.
OrganizationCOWAN HEIGHTS, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
4
ELKE WURZBACH
OrganizationLONG BEACH, CA
$500
Sep 20, 2024
5
ELKE WURZBACH
OrganizationLONG BEACH, CA
$500
Oct 3, 2024
6
ARK, MANDEEP
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualFRESNO, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
7
GOCHMAN, MOLLY
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Oct 4, 2023
8
RAYANT, GARRY
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 1, 2023
9
SIGNH, JASPREET
LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGH β€’ LAWYER
IndividualELK GROVE, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
10
HEISING, CAITLIN
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Mar 1, 2023

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

ID: T000469

Top Contributors

10

1
KHAN, FARAZ A.
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ REAL ESTATE
IndividualALBANY, NY
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
2
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION β€’ CO-CHAIR
IndividualREDMOND, WA
$3,300
Oct 19, 2023
3
ARNOLD, LAURA
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
May 8, 2024
4
ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITAL β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
5
ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITAL β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
6
ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
7
ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
8
BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ INVESTMENT MANAGER
IndividualASPEN, CO
$3,300
Mar 8, 2023
9
BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ INVESTMENT MANAGER
IndividualASPEN, CO
$3,300
Mar 8, 2023
10
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SUMMIT ROCK ADVISORS β€’ INVESTMENTS
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
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Donor Network - Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 4 helped, 1 harmed.

  • Section 3 declares a public health emergency in connection with health risks associated with climate change, which may lead to increased funding and resources for hospitals and health systems to respond to climate-related health crises, as mentioned in Section 2, finding (4).

  • +Health Insuranceconfidence 0.70

    The declaration of a public health emergency under Section 3 may result in expanded coverage and reimbursement for climate-related health services, potentially benefiting health insurance providers, as implied by the need to 'mobilize Federal resources' in Section 2, finding (4).

  • +Pharmaceuticalsconfidence 0.60

    The increased focus on climate-related public health crises under Section 3 may lead to new opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to develop and market treatments for climate-related illnesses, as suggested by the 'preponderance of evidence' in Section 2, finding (2).

  • +Biotech & Researchconfidence 0.60

    The bill's emphasis on addressing climate-related health risks under Section 3 may create new research and development opportunities for biotechnology companies working on climate-related health solutions, as implied by the need to 'build a public health system that is resilient to the intensifying threat of climate change' in Section 2, finding (4).

  • βˆ’Oil & Gasconfidence 0.50

    The bill's emphasis on climate change under Section 3 may imply increased regulatory scrutiny or pressure to reduce emissions for the oil and gas industry, potentially leading to increased costs or decreased demand, as implied by the bill's context and the mention of 'climate-related public health crises'.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 26 contributions
    • SCOTT, ANN$1,500
    • SAULINO, EVAN$1,500
    • COWART, JENNIFER$525
    • TOIBER, FREDY$525
    • ADAMS, GREGORY$500
  • from 3 contributions
    • GAL, AHARON$2,500
    • GALDERISI, FAITH$1,000
  • from 2 contributions
    • BENNETT, LISA$500
    • LY, DANNY$250

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