,i #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #icja ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #aa1 #bjbf,mr4 ,stanton 7for himself and ,mr4 ,lawler7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish an independent bipartisan ,national ,advisory ,commission on ,extreme ,heat and ,global ,security to develop short-term and long-term sustainable plans of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,extreme ,heat ,congressional ,advisory ,commission ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related causes of death globally1 and the number of people exposed to extreme heat continues to grow as global temperatures rise4 7#b7 ,since publication of the ,national ,heat ,strategy for #bjbd-bjcj in ,august of #bjbd1 no focused ,federal assessment of the national and global risks1 impacts1 and strategies for adaptation and mitigation of extreme heat has been undertaken4 7#c7 ,the complex threats posed by extreme heat have become a matter of national security for nations around the world1 impacting military readiness1 the economy1 food security1 public health and safety1 and much more4 7#d7 ,a lack of data and coordinated strategies between nations and across levels of government has left communities vulnerable to extreme heat4 7#e7 ,greater collaboration between governments and enhanced understanding of the global dimensions of extreme heat are important to combat risks posed by extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events4 7#f7 ,a ,federal commission should be established to conduct a comprehensive study of the national and global security challenges posed by extreme heat and develop coordinated and comprehensive plans of action on extreme heat that will seek to dramatically reduce heat related illnesses and deaths globally over the following decade and provide actionable solutions for the purposes of mitigating and adapting to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events4 #c4 ,national ,advisory ,commission on ,extreme ,heat and ,global ,security 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the ,national ,advisory ,commission on ,extreme ,heat and ,global ,security4 7b7 ,duties of the ,commission 7#a7 ,study 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall conduct a five-year study of the global dimensions of extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,in conducting the study under this paragraph1 the ,commission shall-- 7i7 evaluate the global risks posed by extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events to national security2 7ii7 track the measurable health and socioeconomic impacts of extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7iii7 evaluate the visibility and understanding of extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events across communities2 7iv7 review existing policies in place across the ,united ,states1 in other countries1 and at international organizations that aim to protect against the effects of extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7v7 conduct regional tours1 online listening sessions1 and focus groups2 and 7vi7 conduct regular outreach and consultation with ,congress and ,federal agencies1 as well as relevant international1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 as determined necessary by the ,commission4 7,c7 ,commencement ,the ,commission shall commence the study under this paragraph not later than #cj days after the ,commission's initial meeting4 7#b7 ,short-term plan2 initial report 7,a7 ,short-term plan of action ,the ,commission shall1 taking into account the interim results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 develop a short-term plan of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events that-- 7i7 identifies key actions or policies that best strengthen global preparedness1 response1 and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7ii7 identifies key actions or policies that result in the global reduction of heat-related illnesses and deaths2 7iii7 identifies key actions or policies that best address global challenges to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7iv7 provides policy recommendations on how communities1 within the ,united ,states and around the world1 can protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7v7 provides policy recommendations for changes to existing ,federal policies to better strengthen national and global preparedness1 response1 and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 and 7vi7 includes guidelines on how to implement the key actions and policies identified1 and policy recommendations provided1 under clauses 7i7 through 7v71 prioritizing implementation of actions1 policies1 and recommendations that can be implemented within a year4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the ,commission commences the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress1 the ,president1 and ,federal agencies the ,commission determines appropriate a report detailing-- 7i7 the interim results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the short-term plan of action developed under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 7#c7 ,long-term plan2 interim report 7,a7 ,long-term plan of action ,the ,commission shall1 taking into account the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 develop a long-term plan of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events that-- 7i7 identifies key actions or policies that best strengthen global preparedness1 response1 and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7ii7 identifies key actions or policies that result in the global reduction of heat-related illnesses and deaths2 7iii7 identifies key actions or policies that best address global challenges to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7iv7 provides policy recommendations on how communities1 within the ,united ,states and around the world1 can protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 7v7 provides policy recommendations for changes to existing ,federal policies to better strengthen national and global preparedness1 response1 and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events2 and 7vi7 includes guidelines on how to implement the key actions and policies identified1 and policy recommendations provided1 under clauses 7i7 through 7v71 prioritizing actions1 policies1 and recommendations that the ,commission determines should be implemented over the long-term4 7,b7 ,interim ,report ,not later than #d years after the date the report under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 is submitted to ,congress1 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress1 the ,president1 and ,federal agencies the ,commission determines appropriate a report detailing-- 7i7 the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the long-term plan of action developed under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 7#d7 ,final report ,not later than #aj years after the ,commission commences the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress1 the ,president1 and ,federal agencies the ,commission determines appropriate1 a report containing-- 7,a7 the conclusions of the ,commission on the effectiveness of the short-term and long-term plans of action developed under this section1 including the recommendations contained therein2 7,b7 potential legislative language to implement or codify recommendations developed by the ,commission2 and 7,c7 a recommendation on whether the ,commission should be extended by ,congress and its mission continued4 7#e7 ,availability ,the ,commission shall make the study and each report required under this subsection publicly available4 7#f7 ,action ,not later than #a year after the final report is submitted to ,congress under paragraph 7#d71 ,congress shall hold a hearing on the recommendations of the initial report submitted under paragraph 7#b71 the interim report submitted under paragraph 7#c71 and the final report submitted under paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,membership and meetings 7#a7 ,number and appointment ,the ,commission shall be composed of #bb members as follows3 7,a7 #d members appointed by the ,house majority leader4 7,b7 #d members appointed by ,house minority leader4 7,c7 #d members appointed by ,senate majority leader4 7,d7 #d members appointed by ,senate minority leader4 7,e7 #f members appointed by the ,president4 7#b7 ,deadline ,each member shall be appointed not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the members of the ,commission shall consist of individuals1 or representative of institutions or entities1 who-- 7,a7 possess expertise in-- 7i7 public health or medical services2 7ii7 engineering1 data sciences1 environmental sciences1 meteorology1 or other earth system sciences2 7iii7 media and communications2 7iv7 disaster management2 7v7 economics or other social sciences2 7vi7 urban or rural design2 7vii7 international relations2 or 7viii7 national security2 7,b7 have demonstrated experience in working on heat-related issues or extreme weather2 or 7,c7 represent the interests and needs of a wide variety of geographic areas and demographic groups4 7#d7 ,political affiliation ,not more than #ac members appointed to the ,commission may be of the same political party4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,a ,chairperson1 or ,co-,chairpersons1 of the ,commission shall be elected by the members of the ,commission at the initial meeting of the ,commission4 7#f7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum4 7#g7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 meet initially not later than the earlier of #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act or #dj days after the date on which a majority of the members are appointed2 and 7,b7 meet regularly thereafter at the call of the ,chairperson1 the ,co-,chairpersons1 or a majority of its members4 7d7 ,administration and powers of ,commission 7#a7 ,hearings ,the ,commission shall hold hearings 7including field hearings71 at least one of which shall be a public hearing1 for the purpose of carrying out this ,act4 7#b7 ,obtaining official data ,the ,commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the ,united ,states information necessary to enable the ,commission to carry out this ,act4 7#c7 ,administrative support services ,upon the request of the ,commission1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall provide to the ,commission1 on a reimbursable basis1 the administrative support services necessary for the ,commission to carry out its responsibilities under this ,act4 7#d7 ,director ,to the extent amount are provided in advance in appropriations ,act for such purpose1 the ,commission may have a ,director who shall be appointed by the ,commission4 7#e7 ,experts and consultants ,the ,commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,gifts ,the ,commission may accept and use gifts1 donations1 and volunteer services to assist the ,commission in carrying out the duties of the ,commission4 7#g7 ,travel expenses ,each member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate #fj days after submitting its final report pursuant to subsection 7b74 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,commission means the ,national ,advisory ,commission on ,extreme ,heat and ,global ,security established under subsection 7a74