# 119-sres-318: A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.

119-sres-318, A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-318
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This resolution would treat **climate change as a major public‑health threat** and urge federal agencies to coordinate action to reduce health harms, strengthen health‑system resilience, and advance equity. - Children, pregnant people, and people with disabilities would be a focus for adaptation and support. The text notes a 1–2% rise in pregnancy complications for each extra day of extreme heat and that people with disabilities are 2–4 times more likely to die or be injured in climate disasters. - Health care providers and facilities would get technical help and faster access to funding for energy efficiency, onsite renewable energy, and resilience planning, with priority for Tribal, rural, and under‑resourced providers. The resolution highlights that the health sector produces about 8.5% of U.S. carbon emissions. - Workers in agriculture, construction, delivery, manufacturing, and warehouses would be covered by stronger workplace protections, including a call for an OSHA heat‑protection standard. The text links rising health harms to large economic impacts, noting 27 separate billion‑dollar climate disasters in 2024.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-318 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/318)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-318 (as of 2026-04-21).