Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory Commission Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill would create the National Advisory Commission on Extreme Heat and Global Security. The commission is tasked with conducting a five-year study on the global impacts of extreme heat and heat-related weather events. It will develop both short-term and long-term plans of action to help the world mitigate and adapt to these threats. The commission will provide policy recommendations to protect communities and improve Federal policies. Finally, it will submit reports to Congress and the President and recommend if its mission should continue.
Yes· 3 of 45
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors are high-risk for heat-related deaths; this bill prioritizes reducing such fatalities.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households often lack cooling and are most vulnerable to extreme heat.
- Scored +4
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Directly addresses urban heat island effects and urban design to protect city dwellers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Health Risks: The bill aims to develop plans that seek to "dramatically reduce heat related illnesses and deaths globally" (Section 2(6)).
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Community Protection: The commission will provide specific policy recommendations on how communities in the United States and worldwide can protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related weather events (Section 3(b)(2)(A)(iv) and 3(b)(3)(A)(iv)).
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Improved Government Response: The bill seeks to identify policies that strengthen global preparedness, response, and resilience, and suggests changes to Federal policies to better handle extreme heat (Section 3(b)(2)(A)(i), (v) and 3(b)(3)(A)(i), (v)).
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Inclusive Input: The commission is required to conduct regional tours, online listening sessions, and focus groups to gather information (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(v)).
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Diverse Expertise: Membership must include individuals with expertise in public health, medical services, environmental sciences, disaster management, and representatives of various geographic and demographic groups (Section 3(c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households often lack cooling and are most vulnerable to extreme heat. Would retired people be better off under this? — Directly addresses the high risk of heat-related death in elderly populations. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors are high-risk for heat-related deaths; this bill prioritizes reducing such fatalities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Directly addresses urban heat island effects and urban design to protect city dwellers. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Addresses heat impacts which disproportionately affect marginalized urban communities. Would children be better off under this? — Protects vulnerable children from heat-related illnesses and deaths. Would farmers be better off under this? — Extreme heat directly impacts food security and agricultural productivity. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Addresses heat impacts which disproportionately affect marginalized urban communities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Includes consultation with Tribal governments to address specific geographic heat risks. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Provides critical protections for those with limited mobility or health issues during heat waves. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Addresses heat risks specifically for rural design and agricultural contexts. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — General improvement in public health and environmental resilience. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Improves global response to heat, affecting migrant populations heavily. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — General improvement in public health and community protection. Would men be better off under this? — General improvement in public health and community protection. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improves overall public health and security against extreme weather. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improves general public safety and national security. Would students be better off under this? — Promotes safer learning environments through heat mitigation policies. Would union members be better off under this? — Protects outdoor and industrial workers from heat-related illnesses. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General improvement in public health and national security. Would women be better off under this? — General improvement in public health and community protection. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Develops long-term sustainable plans for a future affected by rising temperatures. Would billionaires be better off under this? — General improvement in global stability. Would business owners be better off under this? — Mitigating heat risks protects workforce productivity and supply chains. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General improvement in global stability and public health. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — General improvement in global stability. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — General improvement in global stability. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Protects military readiness and health of service members in extreme heat.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Aims to strengthen global preparedness, response, and resilience to heat-related weather events. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Develops long-term sustainable plans to adapt to and mitigate extreme heat events. Does this invest in rural communities? — Includes experts in rural design to address heat risks in rural communities. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — While not directly mandating cuts, it focuses on mitigating global temperature-related impacts.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Establishes a comprehensive five-year study on the global dimensions of extreme heat. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill seeks to develop policies to dramatically reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths. Does this lower what a hospital stay costs? — Reducing heat-related illnesses may lower the overall burden on emergency medical services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The commission is tasked with evaluating international policies and collaborating with other countries. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Promotes coordination between nations to mitigate and adapt to global heat threats.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Policy recommendations may include urban design changes to improve housing heat resilience. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Mitigating heat impacts helps protect low-income populations who are most vulnerable. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Ensures membership represents a wide variety of demographic groups to address disparate heat impacts. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Heat mitigation plans are critical for the survival and protection of unhoused populations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Establishes a high-level commission to study earth system sciences and meteorology.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires all reports and studies to be made publicly available. Does this give the federal government more power? — Creates a new federal commission to provide policy recommendations for national and global action.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Mitigating the economic impacts of extreme heat can protect long-term economic stability.
- 10/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York