GREEN Hospitals Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The GREEN Hospitals Act would amend the Public Health Service Act's existing Hill-Burton grant program to fund construction and modernization projects that make hospitals and other medical facilities more resilient to climate disasters and public health emergencies. Eligible projects could include backup power and renewable energy systems, improved air filtration and heating/cooling equipment, green infrastructure like wetlands and rooftop gardens, and protection of access roads. The bill authorizes $100 billion for this purpose in fiscal year 2026. It also adds new grant application requirements, including assurances of adequate staffing and either a collective bargaining agreement or a policy respecting employees' organizing rights.
The bill additionally creates a new Planning and Evaluation Grant Program, administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to help states, tribal governments, and nonprofit entities develop "sustainability and resiliency plans" for medical facilities, with individual grants capped at $500,000 and $5 billion authorized for fiscal year 2026. Priority would go to facilities serving Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, uninsured patients, or environmental justice communities, with at least half of funds reserved for such communities. Grant recipients must pay prevailing wages, provide labor protections, and certify they do not use debt-repayment penalties in training agreements. The bill primarily affects hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, their patients, employees, and surrounding communities.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal on September 1, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor consideration.
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Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10209 do?
- The GREEN Hospitals Act would amend the Public Health Service Act's existing Hill-Burton grant program to fund construction and modernization projects that make hospitals and other medical facilities more resilient to climate disasters and public health emergencies. Eligible projects could include backup power and renewable energy systems, improved air filtration and heating/cooling equipment, green infrastructure like wetlands and rooftop gardens, and protection of access roads. The bill authorizes $100 billion for this purpose in fiscal year 2026. It also adds new grant application requirements, including assurances of adequate staffing and either a collective bargaining agreement or a policy respecting employees' organizing rights. The bill additionally creates a new Planning and Evaluation Grant Program, administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to help states, tribal governments, and nonprofit entities develop "sustainability and resiliency plans" for medical facilities, with individual grants capped at $500,000 and $5 billion authorized for fiscal year 2026. Priority would go to facilities serving Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, uninsured patients, or environmental justice communities, with at least half of funds reserved for such communities. Grant recipients must pay prevailing wages, provide labor protections, and certify they do not use debt-repayment penalties in training agreements. The bill primarily affects hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, their patients, employees, and surrounding communities. The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal on September 1, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor consideration.
- Has H.R. 10209 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10209. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10209?
- H.R. 10209 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10209?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (1 Sep 2026).
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