Bill > S325

This bill establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reduce health risks associated with extreme heat. The bill creates a comprehensive interagency committee composed of representatives from over 16 federal agencies, including departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, Interior, and others, to coordinate a unified federal approach to addressing heat-related health challenges. The committee will develop a 5-year strategic plan to improve data collection, research, and services related to heat impacts, with a focus on understanding heat-health risks, improving communication, and building partnerships across federal and non-federal entities. The system will provide improved data, information, forecasts, and predictions about temperature and extreme heat, develop science-based solutions for decision-making, and support heat health research. Key terms are defined in the bill, including "extreme heat" (which substantially exceeds local temperature norms) and "heat-health" (health effects from heat exposure). The bill authorizes $5 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to support the NIHHIS and its interagency committee, and requires the committee to consult with various stakeholders, including regional and local governments, research institutions, medical experts, and environmental health professionals.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/325/all-info