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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-2645| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (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 2023 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023 This bill establishes several programs to address the adverse health effects of extreme heat. For example, the bill establishes an interagency committee in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy to address the health risks of extreme heat through coordinated research, strategic partnerships, and workforce development. It also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to (1) establish a heat health information system to improve forecasts of extreme heat, and (2) contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study policy, data, and research gaps relating to extreme heat. NOAA may also, in coordination with the interagency committee, award financial assistance to nonprofits, academic institutions, and state, local, and tribal governments to support the ability of communities to mitigate the health effects of extreme heat (e.g., building modifications and educational campaigns).

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2510
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4280
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4953
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2510
    Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4953
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4953: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023
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 2024

USA118th CongressS-2645| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2023 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023 This bill establishes several programs to address the adverse health effects of extreme heat. For example, the bill establishes an interagency committee in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy to address the health risks of extreme heat through coordinated research, strategic partnerships, and workforce development. It also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to (1) establish a heat health information system to improve forecasts of extreme heat, and (2) contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study policy, data, and research gaps relating to extreme heat. NOAA may also, in coordination with the interagency committee, award financial assistance to nonprofits, academic institutions, and state, local, and tribal governments to support the ability of communities to mitigate the health effects of extreme heat (e.g., building modifications and educational campaigns).

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2510
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4280
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4953
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2510
    Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4953
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4953: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023
  • 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