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Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026 referral to House committees

Original title: Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026

July 30, 2026

environmental health workforce development public health federal legislation

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Jul 30, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation addresses potential staffing shortages in the environmental health sector that could impact the capacity of public health agencies to monitor and respond to environmental hazards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Environmental health workforce

The bill is designed to address the needs and development of this professional sector.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026 has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill proposes federal measures to support and expand the environmental health workforce.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation addresses potential staffing shortages in the environmental health sector that could impact the capacity of public health agencies to monitor and respond to environmental hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026 do?

The provided document does not detail the specific provisions of the bill, only its title and the committees to which it has been referred.

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill is currently in the committee review stage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Environmental Health Staffing

The introduction of this bill signals a legislative interest in the specific staffing needs of the environmental health sector.

Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2026

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“House committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“House committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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