East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund a long‑term health study on the effects of the February 3, 2023 train derailment and chemical burn in East Palestine, Ohio. A consortium of colleges and universities would run the study, with preference for groups that already work with local residents. The goal is to track any health problems over time and share results so communities and health officials can respond.

The department must provide a progress report within two years of awarding the funding, and then a follow‑up report within a year after the study’s results are published. Funding is authorized for fiscal year 2026 and can be used through September 30, 2030.

• Who is affected: East Palestine residents and nearby communities; colleges leading the research; public health officials.
• What changes: A funded, long‑term health study with required reports to share findings and next steps.
• When: Progress report due within 2 years of the award; final report within 1 year after results are published; funds available through 2030.