Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, named the "Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act," aims to protect student athletes from heat-related illnesses. It requires institutions of higher education and secondary schools receiving federal funds to develop and implement venue-specific heat-related illnesses emergency action plans. The bill also directs the Secretary of Education to inform schools about available federal grants for heat-related illness prevention and treatment.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill is highly beneficial for young adult student-athletes by ensuring their safety and well-being through mandated heat-related illness prevention plans.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits students, particularly student-athletes, by mandating heat-related illness prevention measures and ensuring their safety during athletic activities.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The bill improves conditions for children playing sports.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Venue-Specific Heat-Related Illnesses Emergency Action Plan Requirement for Institutions of Higher Education (Section 3): This section mandates that colleges with athletic programs create and implement emergency plans for heat-related illnesses, including the use of defibrillators and cold water immersion. These plans must be visibly posted and practiced by athletes, trainers, physicians, administrators, coaches, safety personnel, and legal counsel, potentially saving lives and preventing serious health issues for student athletes.
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Venue-Specific Heat-Related Illnesses Emergency Action Plan Requirement for Secondary Schools (Section 4): Similar to the requirements for higher education, this section ensures that high schools receiving federal funds have heat-related illness emergency plans in place. This can protect younger athletes from the dangers of heatstroke and other heat-related conditions.
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Promotion of Federal Grants Related to Heat-Related Illnesses Prevention (Section 5): This section directs the Secretary of Education to inform schools and educational agencies about available federal funding for heat-related illness prevention, training, and equipment. Increased awareness and access to these funds could lead to better resources and preparedness for dealing with heat-related emergencies in schools.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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The bill doesn't explicitly state any negative impacts, but there are some potential burdens that could arise from its implementation.
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Administrative and Financial Burden: Institutions of higher education and secondary schools may face costs associated with developing, implementing, and maintaining the required emergency action plans, as well as providing training and equipment. Section 3 and 4. This could strain already limited resources, especially for smaller or underfunded schools.
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 people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill is highly beneficial for young adult student-athletes by ensuring their safety and well-being through mandated heat-related illness prevention plans. Would students be better off under this? — The bill directly benefits students, particularly student-athletes, by mandating heat-related illness prevention measures and ensuring their safety during athletic activities. Would children be better off under this? — The bill improves conditions for children playing sports. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Addresses heat related issue, which may disproportionally impact certain populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to improve healthcare access by ensuring that student-athletes receive prompt and appropriate treatment for heat-related illnesses.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by mandating requirements for institutions receiving federal funds.
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland