Bill · S. 2675· Senate(119-S-2675)
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to reduce health risks from extreme heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within NOAA. It creates an Interagency Committee to coordinate a united Federal approach to heat preparedness, planning, and response. The legislation mandates a study through the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to identify research and policy gaps. Additionally, the bill establishes a Community Heat Resilience Program to provide financial assistance for heat-reduction projects. These efforts are designed to protect vulnerable populations, including those in communities with environmental justice concerns.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes financial assistance for low-income communities to mitigate heat risks.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill prioritizes financial assistance for communities with environmental justice concerns, including communities of color.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill authorizes significant funding for a climate and health research grant program and a specific study by the National Academies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Heat Risk Management: The establishment of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) aims to improve the delivery of data, forecasts, and warnings related to temperature and extreme heat (Section 5(b)(1)).
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Support for Vulnerable Communities: The bill includes a requirement that at least 40 percent of financial assistance be directed toward communities with environmental justice concerns or low-sincome communities (Section 7(g)(1)).
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Funding for Heat Mitigation Projects: The Community Heat Resilience Program provides money for practical improvements like cool roofs, urban forestry, tree plantings, and the creation of cooling centers (Section 7(e)(1)).
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Enhanced Worker Protections: The legislation supports projects designed to establish workplace policies and practices to reduce the risk of extreme heat illness among workers (Section 7(e)(4)(E)).
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Increased Awareness and Education: The system is tasked with communicating and building awareness regarding the risks of increased heat to communities and various sectors (Section 5(d)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 Low Income Households+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Women+3Good For Veterans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2Improves International Alliances+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Improves Union Protections+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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