Climate and Health Protection Act

This bill keeps the CDC’s Climate and Health program going so communities can better prepare for health problems linked to climate change. It directs the CDC to turn climate science into plain guidance, build tools that help officials plan and respond, and lead national efforts to protect public health from climate threats.

It also sets steady funding and adds guardrails so the money stays with this work. The bill authorizes $110 million each year starting in fiscal year 2026, blocks the funds from being moved to other programs, and requires written notice to Congress if the program is replaced by a new one.

• Who is affected: State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments (including health departments) and the communities they serve.
• What changes: Continued CDC program to translate climate science, create decision tools, and lead planning for health impacts; funds can’t be shifted to other programs; Congress must be notified if a successor program is created.
• When: Funding begins in fiscal year 2026 and continues every year after.