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Commission to Prevent Heat Stroke Deaths in Student Athletes

This act establishes a commission to investigate and prevent deaths and hospitalizations among young athletes due to exertional heat stroke. The commission's work aims to enhance the safety of high school and collegiate athletes by developing recommendations and strategies to protect their health and lives during physical activity.
Key points
Establishes a 12-member commission of experts to study exertional heat stroke among high school and collegiate athletes.
The commission will develop best practices and recommendations for prevention, recognition, and treatment of heat stroke, and improve data collection.
The commission's findings and recommendations, including legislative and administrative actions, will be submitted to the President and Congress to enhance athlete safety.
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Print number: 117_HR_4855
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-29