# Summary of H.R. 10209 — GREEN Hospitals Act
The GREEN Hospitals Act authorizes $105 billion in federal funding to help hospitals and other medical facilities become more resilient to climate disasters and reduce their environmental impact. The bill creates two main programs: one that awards grants of up to $500,000 to help medical facilities and communities plan sustainability and resilience projects, and another that provides construction grants for implementing these projects, which can include installing renewable energy systems, upgrading air quality controls, building green infrastructure like wetlands and green roofs, and protecting access routes from flooding and wildfires. The bill prioritizes funding for hospitals serving low-income patients on Medicare and Medicaid, facilities in communities with poor air quality or limited green space, and those in environmental justice areas, with at least 50 percent of planning grant funds directed to environmental justice communities. The legislation also requires participating hospitals to have union agreements or explicit policies protecting workers' rights to organize, maintain adequate staffing for community needs, and comply with prevailing wage standards. The funding is authorized for fiscal year 2026 and remains available until spent.