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.
The Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive federal response to extreme heat, which kills more Americans than any other weather-related disaster and disproportionately affects seniors, low-income communities, people of color, and outdoor workers. The bill creates two new entities within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—an Interagency Committee coordinating a unified heat response strategy across 16+ federal agencies and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), which will deliver heat warnings and data tailored to protect vulnerable populations. The legislation authorizes $100–$110 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for research grants on heat vulnerabilities, a study by the National Academies of Sciences to identify gaps in heat preparedness and data, and a community resilience program providing grants for projects like cooling centers and cool roofs, with at least 40% of funding directed to low-income and disadvantaged areas. The bill requires coordination among local governments, health providers, tribes, and affected communities to develop practical tools for heat preparedness and response.
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