To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 4703

119th Congress

To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Representative

Republican

AR-1

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health impacts of a nuclear war, including increased cancer rates and the ability of the US health system to respond to these consequences.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SponsorEric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health impacts of a nuclear war, including increased cancer rates and the ability of the US health system to respond to these consequences.

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This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health impacts of a nuclear war, including increased cancer rates and the ability of the US health system to respond to these consequences.

Bill Number: 4703
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 4703
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health impacts of a nuclear war, including increased cancer rates and the ability of the US health system to respond to these consequences.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health impacts of a nuclear war, including increased cancer rates and the ability of the US health system to respond to these consequences.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to evaluate the consequences of the environmental impacts of nuclear war on human health and the ability of the United States to address these consequences.Specifically, HHS must conduct a five-year research and preparedness program that addresses the environmental effects of explosions of nuclear weapons (e.g., vast quantities of soot) and the resulting impact on human health (e.g., increased cancer rates). HHS may implement the program directly, as well as through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with nonprofits, nonprofit research institutions, or institutions of higher education.Additionally, HHS must, in coordination with other specified agencies and stakeholders, assess the ability of U.S. health systems to respond to these health consequences and identify any critical gaps or uncertainties.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a 5-year research and preparedness program on the health effects of nuclear explosions, such as increased cancer rates.
HHS must also assess the ability of the US healthcare system to respond to these health consequences and identify any critical gaps or uncertainties.
The program can be implemented directly by HHS or through grants, contracts, and agreements with non-profit organizations and academic institutions.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would require the government to study the potential public health impacts of a nuclear war, which could help policymakers and the public better understand and prepare for these devastating consequences. This could benefit all US residents by ensuring the healthcare system is ready to respond to a nuclear event.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4703, 119th Congress (2025). "To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4703