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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5296| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for, and otherwise revises, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Program to improve the capacity of the United States to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate health risks of extreme heat. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must carry out this program. (Currently, the program is jointly administered by NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Under the bill, the program may provide financial assistance for projects to increase awareness, education, and research about extreme heat events and mitigate the human health impacts of those events. In awarding the assistance, the program must prioritize historically disadvantaged communities and communities with significant heat disparities associated with race or income. Other components of the program include grants for research on climate and health and a study of relevant policy, research, and data gaps concerning extreme heat information and response. The bill also establishes an interagency committee within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategic plan and otherwise coordinate federal activities related to the program.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Sep 20, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Sep 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 1, 2022
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2510
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • September 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • September 20, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • September 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 1, 2022
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2510
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Health

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  • S 117-2510: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021
AgingAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentForeign language and bilingual programsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLighting, heating, coolingMedical researchMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistancePublic utilities and utility ratesUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWorker safety and health

Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5296| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for, and otherwise revises, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Program to improve the capacity of the United States to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate health risks of extreme heat. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must carry out this program. (Currently, the program is jointly administered by NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Under the bill, the program may provide financial assistance for projects to increase awareness, education, and research about extreme heat events and mitigate the human health impacts of those events. In awarding the assistance, the program must prioritize historically disadvantaged communities and communities with significant heat disparities associated with race or income. Other components of the program include grants for research on climate and health and a study of relevant policy, research, and data gaps concerning extreme heat information and response. The bill also establishes an interagency committee within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategic plan and otherwise coordinate federal activities related to the program.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Sep 20, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Sep 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 1, 2022
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2510
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • September 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • September 20, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • September 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 1, 2022
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2510
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2510: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentForeign language and bilingual programsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLighting, heating, coolingMedical researchMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistancePublic utilities and utility ratesUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWorker safety and health