Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/4493
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

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

ID: D000635

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

July 22, 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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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 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
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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. Velázquez, 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
Organization SACATON, AZ
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
2
ADIBA JURAYEVA LLC
Organization PHOENIX, AZ
$1,000
Jan 17, 2024
3
SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Oct 8, 2024
4
JACOBS, IRWIN
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual LA JOLLA, CA
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
5
ABBASPOUR, SHAHIN
VITESSE WORLDWIDE PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
6
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATES CEO
Individual EL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
7
ALEREZA, TAGHI
ADM ASSOCIATES CEO
Individual EL DORADO HILLS, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
8
AMERI, GOLI
STARTITUP CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
9
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANO ENGINEERING
Individual LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023
10
BAKHTIARY, NIMA
ARGANO ENGINEERING
Individual LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2023

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

ID: R000621

Top Contributors

10

1
PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
Organization SKOKIE, IL
$5,000
Dec 1, 2023
2
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Sep 11, 2023
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 4, 2023
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BOGART ASSOCIATES, INC.
Organization ALEXANDRIA, VA
$500
Apr 26, 2023
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JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
Organization SEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
Organization SEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Oct 16, 2024
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
Organization SNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
10
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Rep. Barragán, 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

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$6,600
Oct 31, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 12, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
4
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
Organization SNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Nov 2, 2023
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 5, 2023
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 26, 2023
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
10
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024

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

ID: R000599

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$10,000
Oct 12, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$10,000
Feb 1, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$5,000
Jun 11, 2024
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 11, 2023
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 10, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Apr 17, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization HIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Aug 31, 2023
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023

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

ID: S001190

Top Contributors

10

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KALISH, LYNN MS
SELF WRITER
Individual SARASOTA, FL
$6,600
Jun 28, 2024
2
JENKINS, MARGARET CHRISTINE MS
SELF REALTOR
Individual ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL
$5,000
Jun 25, 2024
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MIR_DJALALI, ELAHE
ROSHAN CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTI CHAIR
Individual HONOLULU, HI
$2,000
Jun 16, 2024
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JENKINS, MARGARET CHRISTINE MS
SELF REALTOR
Individual ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL
$800
Mar 20, 2024
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JENKINS, THEODORE
N/A RETIRED
Individual VENTURA,, CA
$350
Jun 29, 2024
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DURFEE, KATHLEEN
OWNER TECHHOUSE
Individual BRADENTON, FL
$250
Sep 8, 2024
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HULL, MEGAN
SELF ACTIVIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$250
Sep 6, 2024
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KALT, STEVEN
RETIRED N/A
Individual LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
$250
Sep 10, 2024
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HOSACK-CURLIN, KAREN
N/A RETIRED
Individual LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
$200
Sep 17, 2024
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TANTTILA, PATRICIA
RETIRED N/A
Individual PACIFICA, CA
$150
Sep 25, 2024

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

ID: S001231

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 26, 2024
2
H RAHMAN MD FRCS INC
Organization SANTA ANA, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
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SHAZAD MALIK, ESQ, P.A.
Organization COWAN HEIGHTS, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
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ELKE WURZBACH
Organization LONG BEACH, CA
$500
Sep 20, 2024
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ELKE WURZBACH
Organization LONG BEACH, CA
$500
Oct 3, 2024
6
ARK, MANDEEP
SELF-EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEUR
Individual FRESNO, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
7
GOCHMAN, MOLLY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Oct 4, 2023
8
RAYANT, GARRY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 1, 2023
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SIGNH, JASPREET
LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGH LAWYER
Individual ELK GROVE, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
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HEISING, CAITLIN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual ATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Mar 1, 2023

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

ID: T000469

Top Contributors

10

1
KHAN, FARAZ A.
SELF-EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual ALBANY, NY
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
2
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION CO-CHAIR
Individual REDMOND, WA
$3,300
Oct 19, 2023
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ARNOLD, LAURA
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
May 8, 2024
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITAL PRESIDENT
Individual SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITAL PRESIDENT
Individual SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYED HOMEMAKER
Individual SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYED HOMEMAKER
Individual SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$3,300
Mar 8, 2023
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGER
Individual ASPEN, CO
$3,300
Mar 8, 2023
10
DECHMAN, DAVID
SUMMIT ROCK ADVISORS INVESTMENTS
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 6, 2023

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