A Democratic bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 aims to reduce health risks from extreme heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within NOAA. It creates an Interagency Committee to coordinate a united Federal approach to heat preparedness, planning, and response. The legislation mandates a study through the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to identify research and policy gaps. Additionally, the bill establishes a Community Heat Resilience Program to provide financial assistance for heat-reduction projects. These efforts are designed to protect vulnerable populations, including those in communities with environmental justice concerns.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes financial assistance for low-income communities to mitigate heat risks.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill prioritizes financial assistance for communities with environmental justice concerns, including communities of color.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes significant funding for a climate and health research grant program and a specific study by the National Academies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Heat Risk Management: The establishment of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) aims to improve the delivery of data, forecasts, and warnings related to temperature and extreme heat (Section 5(b)(1)).
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Support for Vulnerable Communities: The bill includes a requirement that at least 40 percent of financial assistance be directed toward communities with environmental justice concerns or low-sincome communities (Section 7(g)(1)).
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Funding for Heat Mitigation Projects: The Community Heat Resilience Program provides money for practical improvements like cool roofs, urban forestry, tree plantings, and the creation of cooling centers (Section 7(e)(1)).
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Enhanced Worker Protections: The legislation supports projects designed to establish workplace policies and practices to reduce the risk of extreme heat illness among workers (Section 7(e)(4)(E)).
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Increased Awareness and Education: The system is tasked with communicating and building awareness regarding the risks of increased heat to communities and various sectors (Section 5(d)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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? — The bill prioritizes financial assistance for low-income communities to mitigate heat risks. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses heat-health disparities that disproportionately impact Black mothers and communities of color. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides support and consultation for Indian Tribes to address heat risks. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill targets extreme heat preparedness, which is critical for adults older than 65. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for urban heat island mitigation like tree plantings and cool roofs. Would children be better off under this? — The bill addresses heat risks that disproportionately affect young children. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes individuals with disabilities as a population that requires specific heat-risk communication and support. Would women be better off under this? — The bill notes that extreme heat impacts pregnancy outcomes, which disproportionately affects Black mothers. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill includes the Department of Veterans Affairs in its interagency coordination efforts.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes financial assistance for communities with environmental justice concerns, including communities of color. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill mandates that 40% of financial assistance goes to low-income communities to address heat-health vulnerabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill funds projects like retrofitting buildings for cooling and improving urban greenery to mitigate heat.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill funds mitigation strategies like urban forestry and cool roofs to manage environmental heat risks. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill includes research and service delivery aimed at improving heat resilience in rural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes significant funding for a climate and health research grant program and a specific study by the National Academies.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to reduce heat-related medical emergencies through better warning systems and community resources. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill enhances national preparedness for extreme heat events, which are significant public health threats.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes the Department of Veterans Affairs in the interagency committee to address heat-health risks. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill calls for coordination with international organizations to learn from and contribute to global heat knowledge.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides resources for businesses to develop heat-safety workplace policies and practices. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill supports workplace policies to reduce extreme heat illness risks, which can benefit organized labor and worker safety.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the strategic plan and the resulting study findings to be made available on a public website.
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon