Session 117

HR 5296

Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021

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Session 117

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Session 117

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Bill overview

The Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 aims to reduce the health risks associated with extreme heat by strengthening the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. The bill establishes a new interagency committee to coordinate federal efforts, provides funding for research and awareness programs, and prioritizes assistance to historically disadvantaged communities and those experiencing significant heat disparities. It also directs a study to identify policy gaps and improve heat-related information and response strategies.

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2021-09-20House

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.

2021-09-20House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

2021-09-20

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12/1/2022HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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12/1/2022HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5296, as bill originally introduced by Representative Crist of Florida, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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HR 5296

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