What does Preamble of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response, and for other purposes,' aims to reduce health risks associated with heat. The bill proposes establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It also proposes creating the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee. The stated purpose of the bill is to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Extreme heat” is defined as heat exceeding local temperature norms based on duration, intensity, season length, or frequency. “Heat” refers to atmospheric parameters affecting human thermoregulation. A “heat event” is defined as extreme heat lasting two or more days and potentially impacting health. “Heat-health” encompasses health effects from heat, including risks and vulnerabilities. “Planning” involves activities across various timescales to mitigate heat-health risks. “Preparedness” includes activities using decision support tools to manage risk before heat events. “Tribal government” is defined as the recognized governing body of federally recognized Indian or Alaska Native tribes, as listed in accordance with the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.

What does NATIONAL INTEGRATED HEAT HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM INTERAGENCY of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Committee's purpose is to coordinate Federal agencies to reduce health risks from heat. The Committee's membership includes representatives from various departments, such as Commerce, Health and Human Services, Interior, EPA, FEMA, and others. The Committee will select three co-chairs, with initial representation from NOAA, HHS, and FEMA. The Committee is responsible for developing a 5-year strategic plan to improve coordination and integration of Federal capacity to address heat-related health risks. The strategic plan must include strategies for data collection, research, and financing heat planning and preparedness. The Committee is required to consult with regional, State, Tribal, local governments, international organizations, research institutions, and other stakeholders.

What does NATIONAL INTEGRATED HEAT HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM. of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The purpose of NIHHIS is to reduce heat-related impacts by improving the delivery of heat-related data and forecasts. NIHHIS will develop science-based solutions and tools to improve decision support services for heat impacts. The System will support a research program on heat health, coordinated with an interagency committee. Data and metadata associated with the System will be fully and openly available. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall manage and steward archival data within the National Centers for Environmental Information. At least one warning coordination meteorologist will be designated at the National Centers for Environmental Information.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The funds are intended to support the implementation of sections 3 and 4. Authorization includes funding for administrative costs related to the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. A total of $5,000,000 is authorized for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029.

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Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/29/2025 · Introduced: 1/29/2025

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

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This bill establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) within NOAA to improve the delivery of heat-related data and forecasts and develop science-based solutions for decision support.
It creates the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to coordinate federal agencies and develop a 5-year strategic plan for addressing heat-related health risks, including data collection, research, and financing.
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 annually from 2025 through 2029 for NOAA to implement these initiatives and support the activities of both the Interagency Committee and NIHHIS.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3816(In Committee)Official page

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