Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

Summary

Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for, and otherwise revises, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Program to improve the capacity of the United States to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate health risks of extreme heat. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must carry out this program. (Currently, the program is jointly administered by NOAA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Under the bill, the program may provide financial assistance for projects to increase awareness, education, and research about extreme heat events and mitigate the human health impacts of those events. In awarding the assistance, the program must prioritize historically disadvantaged communities and communities with significant heat disparities associated with race, ethnicity, or income. Other components of the program include grants for research on climate and health and a study of relevant policy, research, and data gaps concerning extreme heat information and response. The bill also establishes an interagency committee within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategic plan and otherwise coordinate federal activities related to the program.

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Timeline

1. 28 July 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 July 2021

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 June 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 12 December 2022

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.

   Source: Calendars

5. 12 December 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 12 December 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 12 December 2022 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 28 July 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 December 2022

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 December 2022

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• Reported to Senate

  summary · EN · 12 December 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 July 2021

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 July 2021

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 July 2021

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Sponsors

• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Jacky Rosen · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Kyrsten Sinema · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

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