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This bill, the Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025, amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The initiative aims to support Native American tribal communities in addressing climate change's health impacts by providing scientific translation, decision-support tools, and resources. Specifically, the CDC, in coordination with the National Indian Health Board, will help tribes understand climate change science, build preparedness capacity, lead public health planning, mitigate climate-related health threats, and share relevant materials and funding opportunities. The bill authorizes $110 million in funding for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, with a strict provision that these funds cannot be transferred or reprogrammed for other purposes. This legislation represents a targeted effort to help tribal communities proactively respond to and prepare for the health challenges posed by climate change, recognizing the unique vulnerabilities of Native American populations to environmental shifts.

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