119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 27, 2026
S. 5134In Committee
Democrats introduce bill to align healthcare sector with climate crisis response
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 27, 2026
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In plain English
The bill directs the health care sector to develop plans and take action to reduce carbon emissions and prepare for climate-related health risks. Sponsored by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), it has four cosponsors and is currently pending review in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.
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Jul 27
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 27
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Introduced in Senate
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Jul 27
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 27
Introduced in Senate
All 4 cosponsors
3 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (3)
Independents (1)
Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
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