Bill · S. 1743· Senate(119-S-1743)
Extreme Heat Economic Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Extreme Heat Economic Study Act of 2025 requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct an economic impact study regarding the financial costs of extreme heat. This study must quantify the dollar value of property loss and loss of life. The research is intended to evaluate health impacts, property damage, and various economic factors like medical expenses and labor productivity. The Under Secretary will solicit feedback from numerous federal agencies and other entities to complete this work. Finally, the study must include recommendations for a national system to track heat-related costs and must be published within four years.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The study specifically analyzes the impact of extreme heat on crop and livestock insurance claims.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the final report to be published on a public website and available for public use.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The study examines rising energy costs and medical expenses that disproportionately affect low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Quantifying Health and Life Impacts: The study will evaluate mortality and morbidity related to extreme heat in coordination with public health departments (Section 2(a), 2(b)(1)). This provides a way to understand the true cost of heat on human life and health.
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Tracking Medical and Economic Burdens: The study looks at medical assistance costs, such as emergency room visits and hospitalizations (Section 2(b)(3)(A)), as well as insurance claims and energy costs (Section 2(b)(3)(B, G)). This can help identify the financial strain heat places on individuals.
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Protecting Livelihoods and Infrastructure: The study evaluates impacts on labor productivity (Section 2(b)(3)(D)), business interruptions (Section 2(b)(3)(E)), and critical infrastructure like energy and water (Section 2(b)(3)(F)). Understanding these factors can help address threats to jobs and essential services.
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Supporting Agriculture: The study will analyze how heat affects crops and livestock through insurance claims (Section 2(b)(3)(H)). This can help identify the impact of heat on the food supply and farming economy.
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Improved Data Transparency: The study is required to include recommendations for a national system to track and make health care and labor productivity costs publicly available (Section 2(d)). Additionally, the final report must be published on the HEAT.gov website for public use (Section 2(g)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona