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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2510| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2022
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 to improve the capacity of the United States to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate health risks of extreme heat. The bill tasks the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with administering the system. (Currently, the system is jointly administered by NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) The bill also authorizes financial assistance for projects to increase awareness, education, and research about extreme heat events and prioritizes projects that serve historically disadvantaged communities and communities with the greatest risk or highest incidence of heat-related illnesses and deaths. Additionally, NOAA must contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study 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 addressing health risks and impacts of heat.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4280
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 22, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5296
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
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4280
    Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020


  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 22, 2022
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5296
    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
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5296: 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 CongressS-2510| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2022
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 to improve the capacity of the United States to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate health risks of extreme heat. The bill tasks the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with administering the system. (Currently, the system is jointly administered by NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) The bill also authorizes financial assistance for projects to increase awareness, education, and research about extreme heat events and prioritizes projects that serve historically disadvantaged communities and communities with the greatest risk or highest incidence of heat-related illnesses and deaths. Additionally, NOAA must contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study 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 addressing health risks and impacts of heat.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4280
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 22, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5296
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
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4280
    Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020


  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 22, 2022
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5296
    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
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5296: 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