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DemocratBill · H.R. 5104· House(119-HR-5104)

Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025

Rep. Bonamici
Age: 72 years
Oregon
Introduced
9/3/2025
Last activity
9/3/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by
Suzanne Bonamici
Cosponsors
Democrat - 13Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to lower health risks caused by heat by creating the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and an interagency committee within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These groups will coordinate a federal approach to heat preparedness, planning, and response. The bill requires a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to find gaps in heat-related research and policy. Additionally, it establishes a community heat resilience program to provide financial aid for projects that reduce heat risks. Priority for this funding is given to historically disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Yes· 3 of 57

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9

    Provides targeted financial assistance for cooling and prioritizes low-income communities.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8

    Specifically targets the most high-risk group for heat-related deaths.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8

    Explicitly addresses racial disparities in heat risk and targets funding to disadvantaged communities.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases spending by establishing new systems and grant programs.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill authorizes new government spending through 2030.