Bill · H.R. 9021· House(119-HR-9021)

Stay Cool Act

Age: 81 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 5/22/2026
Last activity: 5/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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: Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Emergency Management

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Stay Cool Act" aims to improve response to and preparation for heat waves and extreme heat. The bill establishes a National Integrated Heat Health Information System and a national ranking system to communicate heat severity. It provides various grants to support seniors, establish community resilience centers, and provide cooling systems in public and federally assisted housing. Additionally, it funds urban development projects like water features, green spaces, and tree planting to lower temperatures. Finally, it includes tax credits for community centers, libraries, or museums that operate as cooling centers.

Yes· 3 of 13

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill provides specific grants for health checks and telephone registries to monitor seniors during extreme heat.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill improves utility allowances and provides grants for cooling systems in federally assisted housing.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+6
The bill funds urban green spaces, water features, and cooling centers to mitigate heat in cities.