This resolution asks federal agencies to prepare the health system for climate-related harm. It also urges more help for at-risk communities and stronger heat protections for workers. It does not create new law or funding by itself.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
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 House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.Res. 568: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and health systems that face the most direct climate-related health risks. That includes patients in disaster-prone areas, Tribal and rural health systems, under-resourced providers, and workers exposed to high heat. It also affects federal health and labor agencies because the resolution asks them to plan, report, and coordinate more closely.
Why this matters: Climate-related events can make people sick and can also shut down care when people need it most. This resolution pushes federal agencies to plan for both problems at the same time. It matters because it ties climate action to hospitals, clinics, workers, data, public education, and communities that already face higher health risks. But it is still nonbinding, so it only has real effect if agencies or future laws act on it.
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Officially: 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.
This resolution asks federal agencies to prepare the health system for climate-related harm. It also urges more help for at-risk communities and stronger heat protections for workers. It does not create new law or funding by itself.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.RES.568. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (7/10/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to 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., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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