The GREEN Hospitals Act would provide $105 billion in federal funding to help hospitals and other medical facilities become more resilient to climate change and public health emergencies. The legislation creates two main funding programs: $100 billion in grants for construction and modernization projects that incorporate climate resilience features like renewable energy systems, green infrastructure, and improved air quality systems, plus $5 billion for a new Planning and Evaluation Grant Program to help eligible entities develop detailed sustainability and resilience plans. The bill prioritizes funding for hospitals serving low-income patients who rely on Medicare and Medicaid, facilities in communities with poor air quality and high pollution burdens, and projects in environmental justice communities, which must receive at least 50 percent of planning grant funds. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations, and the legislation includes protections requiring prevailing wage standards for workers and supporting employee labor rights. Funds would remain available through fiscal year 2027 and beyond for projects that improve facility access during climate disasters, install backup power systems, create green spaces, and protect surrounding infrastructure like roads and transit systems.
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