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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 4122· 119th Congress

Bill expands health coverage for energy sector workers

Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025

Sponsor
Rick Allen (R-GA)
Introduced
Jun 25, 2025
Last Action
Jun 25, 2026
Passage
62%
Introduced
Jun 25, 2025
Committee
Jun 25, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Creates or expands health care benefits specifically for workers in energy industries (oil, gas, coal, nuclear, renewables).
  • Involves coordination between Judiciary and Education/Workforce committees, suggesting both legal framework and worker benefit components.
  • Passed committee unanimously (32-0), indicating bipartisan support, though specific coverage details aren't yet public.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Energy workers may gain new health insurance access or subsidies, addressing gaps in sector-specific coverage.
  • Affects roughly 2.2 million U.S. energy workers across fossil fuels and renewables; relevant to both coal-dependent regions and growing green energy hubs.
  • Bipartisan passage suggests energy industry support, but final details on cost, eligibility, and scope remain unclear pending full bill text.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill passed committee with no opposition votes and is headed to full House floor for debate and voting.
  • Detailed bill language not yet publicly available; official summary pending from Congressional Research Service.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your representative if energy worker healthcare is a priority for your district.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 25, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
  • Jun 25, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Jun 25, 2025Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • Jun 25, 2025Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • Jun 25, 2025Introduced in House
  • Jun 25, 2025Introduced in House