Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act
This act establishes a new system and committee to better prepare the nation for extreme heat waves. Citizens will receive more accurate information on heat-related risks and health protection methods, aiming to reduce illnesses and deaths caused by high temperatures. The goal is to enhance public safety and health in the face of rising temperatures.
Key points
Creation of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) to provide data, forecasts, and warnings on extreme heat.
Establishment of the NIHHIS Interagency Committee to coordinate various government agencies in reducing heat-related health risks.
Development of a five-year strategic plan outlining goals and projects to improve interagency coordination and data sharing for heat response.
Ensuring open access to system-related data and information to enable better planning and decision-making at local and individual levels.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3704
Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-04