The Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a formal public health emergency due to health risks linked to climate change. The bill's supporters argue that climate change is driving or worsening extreme weather events and infectious disease spread, and note that over half of the 120 public health emergency declarations made in the past decade were related to extreme weather and climate-linked conditions. By declaring this emergency, the federal government could mobilize additional resources, coordinate across agencies, and exercise emergency authorities to strengthen public health infrastructure in preparation for climate-related health crises. The legislation is aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and building a more resilient public health system, though no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the bill text provided.
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