Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 would create or expand health care coverage and benefits for workers in the energy industry. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation with this title typically addresses health insurance access, medical benefits, or related protections for employees in coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect energy industry workers and their families. The energy sector includes employees in traditional fossil fuel industries as well as the growing renewable energy workforce.
Depending on the bill's final provisions, it could also impact energy companies and potentially taxpayers if federal funding is involved. **Current Status** The bill (S. 2167) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The specific health care provisions and implementation details are not publicly available in the summary provided.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.