,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfge ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #a1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,markey 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,mr4 ,booker1 and ,mr4 ,sanders7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,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 preparedness1 planning1 and response1 requiring a study1 and establishing financial assistance programs to address heat effects1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,preventing ,health ,emergencies ,and ,temperature-related ,illness and ,deaths ,act of #bjbe or the ,preventing ,,heat ,illness and ,deaths ,act of #bjbe4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,community with environmental justice concerns ,the term community with environmental justice concerns means a community with significant representation of communities of color1 low-income communities1 or ,tribal and indigenous communities1 that experiences1 or is at risk of experiencing1 higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects as compared to other communities4 7#b7 ,extreme heat ,the term extreme heat means heat that substantially exceeds local climatological norms in terms of any combination of the following3 7,a7 ,duration4 7,b7 ,intensity4 7,c7 ,season length4 7,d7 ,frequency4 7#c7 ,heat ,the term heat means any combination of the atmospheric parameters associated with modulating human thermoregulation1 such as air temperature1 humidity1 solar exposure1 and wind speed4 7#d7 ,heat event ,the term heat event means an occurrence of extreme heat of #b days or more that may have heat-health implications4 7#e7 ,heat-health ,the term heat-health means health effects to humans from heat1 during or outside of heat events1 including from vulnerability and exposure1 or the risk of such effects4 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#g7 ,native hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given that term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#h7 ,planning ,the term planning means activities performed across timescales 7including days1 weeks1 months1 years1 and decades7 with scenario-based1 probabilistic or deterministic information to identify and take actions to proactively mitigate heat-health risks from increased frequency1 duration1 and intensity of heat waves and increased ambient temperature4 7#i7 ,preparedness ,the term preparedness means activities performed across timescales 7including days1 weeks1 months1 years1 and decades7 with decision support tools to manage risk in advance of a heat event and increased ambient temperature4 7#aj7 ,response ,the term response means activities performed during and after a heat event to address heat-health and other impacts and assess improvements to planning and preparedness activities4 7#aa7 ,urban heat island ,the term urban heat island means the phenomenon observed in urbanized areas in which heat is more extreme than in the surrounding exurban areas and heat is heterogeneously distributed within urbanized areas1 due to factors including-- 7,a7 low albedo and impervious surfaces2 7,b7 low vegetation coverage2 and 7,c7 waste heat produced in urban areas4 #c4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,extreme heat events have been the leading cause of weather-related death in the ,united ,states over the last #cj years1 according to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,national ,weather ,service4 7#b7 ,the fourth ,national ,climate ,assessment1 mandated by the ,global ,change ,research ,act of #aiij 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #biba et seq471 finds that during the next few decades1 annual average temperature over the contiguous ,united ,states is projected to increase by a further #b4b;,f relative to current temperatures1 regardless of future scenarios4 ,the ,national ,climate ,assessment projects that the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events will increase in the future as global temperature increases4 7#c7 ,exposure to extreme heat can cause acute heat-related illnesses1 such as heat stroke1 which already result in more than #fe1jjj emergency room visits each year and exacerbate respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses4 7#d7 ,heat poses the greatest health risks for adults older than #fe years of age1 pregnant people1 young children1 low-income communities1 urban communities1 communities with low air conditioning prevalence1 socially isolated individuals1 people with mental or physical disabilities1 people with underlying medical conditions1 agricultural or other outdoor workers1 workers without sufficient access to cooling1 athletes1 incarcerated individuals1 people experiencing homelessness1 and military personnel4 7#e7 ,extreme heat is significantly associated with serious adverse pregnancy outcomes across the ,united ,states4 ,those adverse pregnancy outcomes disproportionately impact ,black mothers4 7#f7 ,heat exposure is an issue of environmental justice1 as people living in low-income communities1 communities of color1 and ,tribal nations face a number of interacting factors that render them more vulnerable to extreme heat4 7#g7 ,the impacts of heat on human health are more severe in urban areas where land surface properties create an urban heat island1 particularly in neighborhoods with limited availability of or access to green spaces1 shade1 and tree cover1 due to higher density of building structures and more vehicular traffic4 7#h7 ,limited availability of tree cover and higher temperatures are correlated with low-income neighborhoods in urban areas4 ,in ,richmond1 ,virginia1 ,baltimore1 ,maryland1 and ,washington1 ,,dc1 researchers found that risk of exposure to extreme heat is disproportionately distributed to communities of color in patterns associated with segregation and redlining4 7#i7 ,researchers have found that few communities in the ,united ,states have sufficient climate and health information1 guidance1 and resources for heat planning1 preparedness1 and response4 7#aj7 ,the risks associated with extreme heat have complex interactions and impacts1 and the management of those risks requires a transdisciplinary approach4 7#aa7 ,regions1 communities1 and populations that face the greatest health consequences of extreme heat often may experience the lowest heat risk perceptions1 have limited incentives1 or have access to the fewest resources for responding to extreme heat1 and as such1 may be less likely to take precautions4 7#ab7 ,research on the impacts of extreme heat on human health and the effectiveness of solutions under varying climate1 social1 and other contexts is stymied by a lack of access to reliable1 timely health observations and surveillance due to proprietary data rights1 expense1 privacy and security concerns1 inconsistent reporting of health outcomes and contributory factors1 poor data integration and interoperability1 few incentives and little systematic coordination to address those problems1 and a lack of adequate climate observation1 modeling1 and assessment in rural1 urban1 indoor1 and occupational settings4 7#ac7 ,integrated climate and health research and information1 when developed in a collaborative1 transdisciplinary manner1 can inform long- and medium-range scenario-based planning and decision making to protect communities with environmental justice concerns and other populations from extreme heat1 reduce exposure to extreme heat1 and address factors that increase vulnerability4 7#ad7 ,the ,federal ,government has developed1 and should maintain1 preserve1 or reinstate1 various science-informed heat-health tools for communities with environmental justice concerns1 workers1 employers1 and the public to understand heat risk and resources1 including the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,heat and ,health ,tracker1 the ,office of ,climate ,change and ,health ,equity ,climate and ,health ,outlook1 the ,national ,weather ,service ,heat,risk portal1 the ,national ,emergency ,medical ,services ,information ,system ,heat-related ,emergency ,management ,service ,activation ,surveillance ,dashboard1 and the ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,program and ,extreme ,heat website4 7#ae7 ,increased heat can have cascading and compounding impacts across and among sectors including energy1 food supply and quality1 transportation1 housing1 infrastructure1 hospital and healthcare delivery1 and education1 all of which affect health and well-being4 7#af7 ,heat action plans and early warning systems can reduce heat-related morbidity and mortality by clearly identifying roles and responsibilities as well as evidence-based actions and thresholds to enhance preparedness1 and by promoting behavior changes and actions taken by local governments1 communities1 and individuals through awareness and increased risk perception among those most vulnerable to the health impacts of heat4 #d4 ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee 7a7 ,establishment of committee ,there is established within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration an interagency committee1 to be known as the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,committee shall coordinate1 plan1 and direct agencies represented on the ,committee to execute1 as appropriate1 activities across such agencies to ensure a united ,federal approach to reducing health risks from heat across timescales 7including days1 weeks1 months1 years1 and decades74 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to carry out and achieve the purpose described in subsection 7b71 the ,committee shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system4 7,b7 ,not fewer than #a representative from each of the following3 7i7 ,from the ,department of ,commerce1 the following3 7,i7 ,from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the following3 7aa7 ,the ,national ,weather ,service4 7bb7 ,the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research4 7cc7 ,the ,national ,environmental ,satellite1 ,data1 and ,information ,service4 7,,ii7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,,iii7 ,the ,bureau of the ,census4 7ii7 ,from the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the following3 7,i7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 including the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health4 7,,ii7 ,the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services for ,preparedness and ,response4 7,,iii7 ,the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration4 7,,iv7 ,the ,national ,institutes of ,health4 7,v7 ,the ,indian ,health ,service4 7,,vi7 ,the ,administration for ,children and ,families4 7,,vii7 ,the ,administration for ,community ,living4 7iii7 ,from the ,department of the ,interior1 the following3 7,i7 ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,,ii7 ,the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7,,iii7 ,the ,national ,park ,service4 7,,iv7 ,the ,office of ,hawaiian ,relations4 7iv7 ,from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the following3 7,i7 ,the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights4 7,,ii7 ,the ,office of ,air and ,radiation1 if the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency determines appropriate4 7,,iii7 ,the ,office of ,research and ,development1 if the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7,,iv7 ,the ,office of ,international and ,tribal ,affairs4 7v7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7vi7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7vii7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture1 including the ,united ,states ,forest ,service4 7viii7 ,the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7ix7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7x7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7xi7 ,the ,department of ,labor1 including the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration4 7xii7 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7xiii7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7xiv7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7xv7 ,the ,small ,business ,administration4 7xvi7 ,such other ,federal agencies as the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,selection of representatives ,the head of an agency specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall1 in appointing representatives of the agency to the ,committee1 select representatives who have expertise in areas relevant to the responsibilities of the ,committee1 such as weather and climate prediction1 health impacts1 environmental justice1 urban planning1 behavioral science1 public health hazard preparedness and response1 or mental health services4 7#c7 ,co-chairs 7,a7 ,in general ,the members of the ,committee shall select #c individuals from among such members to serve as co-chairs of the ,committee1 subject to the approval of the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7,b7 ,selection 7i7 ,initial selection ,of the co-chairs first selected1 one co-chair shall be from each of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7ii7 ,subsequent selection ,subsequent co-chairs shall be selected from among the members of the ,committee1 except the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall have the opportunity to maintain a co-chair position4 7,c7 ,terms ,each co-chair shall serve for a term of not more than #e years1 except the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall have the opportunity to maintain a co-chair position4 7,d7 ,representation of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,if determined appropriate by the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 #a co-chair of the ,committee shall be a representative from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,e7 ,responsibilities of co-chairs ,the co-chairs of the ,committee shall work with the ,director of the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system-- 7i7 to determine the agenda of the ,committee1 in consultation with other members of the ,committee2 7ii7 to direct the work of the ,committee2 and 7iii7 to convene meetings of the ,committee not less frequently than once each fiscal quarter4 7d7 ,responsibilities of ,committee ,the ,committee shall promote an integrated1 ,federal ,government-wide approach to reducing health risks and impacts of heat1 including by-- 7#a7 developing the strategic plan and implementation plans required by subsection 7e72 7#b7 coordinating across ,federal agencies on heat-health communication1 engagement1 research1 service delivery1 financial assistance1 contracting1 and workforce development2 and 7#c7 building capacity and partnerships with ,federal and non-,federal entities4 7e7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,committee shall submit to ,congress and make available on a public website a #e-year strategic plan that outlines the goals and projects of the ,committee1 including how the ,committee will improve coordination and integration of interagency ,federal capacity and capabilities to address health risks of heat1 including-- 7,a7 a strategy for improving and coordinating existing ,federal data collection and data management to include sharing of data and statistics on heat-related illnesses and mortalities and other impacts1 such as agricultural losses1 energy and transportation system disruptions1 and labor productivity1 to inform heat-related activities2 7,b7 a strategy for improving and coordinating ,federal activities to understand user gaps and needs1 conduct research1 foster innovative solutions1 and provide actionable information and services for extreme heat prevention and response2 and 7,c7 mechanisms for financing heat planning1 and preparedness1 and response within such agencies as the ,committee considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the head of an agency represented on the ,committee may implement the portions of the strategic plan required by paragraph 7#a7 that are relevant to that agency4 7#c7 ,updates ,not later than #e years after the submission of the strategic plan required by paragraph 7#a71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,committee shall brief ,congress on an update of the plan1 which shall include progress made toward goals outlined in the plan and new priorities that emerge4 7f7 ,administrative support ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall provide technical and administrative support to the ,committee1 using amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7g7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,committee1 the ,committee shall consult with relevant-- 7#a7 regional1 ,state1 and local governments1 and ,indian ,tribes2 7#b7 international organizations and partners2 7#c7 research institutions2 7#d7 nongovernmental organizations and associations2 7#e7 medical experts with expertise in emergency response2 and 7#f7 environmental health1 economic or business development1 or community engagement organizations4 #e4 ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall establish within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration a system1 to be known as the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system 7,,nihhis7 7in this section referred to as the ,system74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,system is to reduce heat-related impacts by-- 7#a7 improving the delivery of data1 information1 forecasts1 warnings1 predictions1 and projections related to temperature1 extreme heat1 and related impacts1 especially for disproportionately affected communities2 7#b7 through the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research1 developing1 maintaining1 and preserving science-based solutions and tools to build capacity and improve impact-based decision support services for heat resilience1 particularly human life2 and 7#c7 entering into grant agreements with centers of excellence that provide technical and other assistance to support heat resilience4 7c7 ,director ,the ,system shall be headed by a ,director4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the purpose described in subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,system shall-- 7#a7 develop and sustain robust relationships with ,federal and non-,federal partners and decisionmakers1 representing different geographic 7including urban and rural7 regions and including-- 7,a7 members of the emergency management field and emergency response providers1 including fire service1 law enforcement1 hazardous materials response1 emergency medical services1 and emergency management personnel1 or organizations representing such individuals2 7,b7 health scientists1 emergency and inpatient medical providers1 public health professionals1 and healthcare providers at ,federally ,qualified ,health ,centers2 7,c7 experts from ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments and ,indian ,tribes1 and the private sector1 representing standards-setting and accrediting organizations1 including representatives from the voluntary consensus codes and standards development community1 particularly those with expertise in the emergency preparedness and response field2 7,d7 state and local government and ,indian ,tribes officials with expertise in preparedness1 protection1 response1 recovery1 and mitigation1 including ,adjutants ,general2 7,e7 elected ,state and local government and ,indian ,tribe executives2 7,f7 representatives of individuals from communities who have a high proportion of extreme heat survivors and communities with environmental justice concerns2 7,g7 representatives of individuals with disabilities and other populations with special needs2 7,h7 representatives of individuals from the private1 nonprofit1 and public energy sector that help to protect consumers from energy shutoffs and assist with energy rebate funding2 and 7,i7 such other individuals as the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce considers appropriate-- 7i7 to identify and respond to the demand for actionable weather- and climate-related information that reduces health risks on multiple timescales2 7ii7 to conduct research and scientific innovation2 and 7iii7 to develop and deliver timely and accessible decision support services1 solutions1 tools1 and information to inform planning1 preparedness1 and risk-reducing actions across timescales2 7#b7 coordinate and collaborate with the international community and global partners to conduct research and learn from1 leverage1 and contribute to global knowledge as it pertains to predicting and preventing the impacts of increased heat2 7#c7 enhance observations1 surveillance1 monitoring1 and analysis necessary for the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#d7 communicate1 educate1 and build awareness regarding the risks and impacts of increased heat and extreme heat events to communities1 educational and economic sectors1 ,indian ,tribes1 and other relevant stakeholders4 7e7 ,data management 7#a7 ,availability of data ,the ,director of the ,system shall coordinate with interagency partners to ensure that data and metadata associated with the ,system is fully and openly available1 within the legal right to redistribute1 in accordance with chapter #ca of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,records ,act of #aiej71 and the ,foundations for ,evidence-,based ,policymaking ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dce2 #acb ,stat4 #eebi7 and the amendments made by that ,act1 to maximize use of such data to support the goals of the ,system4 7#b7 ,data management strategies ,in coordination with the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,system and interagency partners shall-- 7,a7 develop data management strategies to ensure that data and metadata are adequately stewarded1 maintained1 and archived in accordance with-- 7i7 findable1 accessible1 interoperable1 and reusable 7,,fair7 principles2 7ii7 the ,foundations for ,evidence-,based ,policymaking ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dce2 #acb ,stat4 #eebi7 and the amendments made by that ,act2 and 7iii7 collective benefit1 authority to control1 responsibility1 and ethics 7,,care7 principles2 and 7,b7 preserve and curate such data and metadata1 in accordance with chapter #ca of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall manage1 maintain1 and steward archival data and metadata associated with the ,system within the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information4 7,b7 ,warning coordination meteorologist ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall designate at least one warning coordination meteorologist with expertise in heat warnings1 as described in section #dje of the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hede71 at the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information4 7f7 ,research program ,the ,director of the ,system shall develop and implement a climate and health research grant program1 in coordination with the financial assistance program under section #g and other ,federal programs-- 7#a7 to improve understanding of-- 7,a7 the climate epidemiology and social1 behavioral1 and economic drivers of heat-health vulnerability and risk2 7,b7 the drivers of climate variability1 predictability1 and changes in extreme heat2 and 7,c7 the impacts of extreme heat1 compound hazards1 and cascading impacts across timescales2 7#b7 to investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management actions1 interventions1 policies1 standards1 codes1 and guidelines2 and 7#c7 to address other topics as appropriate1 including topics outlined in the strategic plan required by section #d7;e77#a7 and the financial assistance program under section #g4 7g7 ,additional activities ,the ,director of the ,system shall carry out such other activities as the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee established under section #e considers appropriate4 #f4 ,study on extreme heat information and response 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 in consultation with the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee established under section #d 7in this section referred to as the ,committee7 and the individuals and entities described in section #d7;g71 shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to conduct a study on extreme heat information and response1 to be completed not later than #c years after such date of enactment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify policy and research gaps1 which may include-- 7i7 regions of the ,united ,states with the largest gaps between awareness1 preparedness1 and capacity to address extreme heat2 and 7ii7 heat-related gaps in data1 such as-- 7,i7 the number of schools1 prisons1 and other public facilities that lack air conditioning2 7,,ii7 the demographic breakdown of people affected by heat events1 including by race1 age1 gender1 occupation1 and income2 7,,iii7 capacity building1 research1 and heat resilience resource shortages in rural and urban communities2 7,,iv7 medical coding in health care facilities 7such as hospitals1 emergency rooms1 and health centers7 that indicate heat-related illnesses 7such as kidney failure1 dehydration1 and fainting spells72 7,v7 with respect to public policy at the ,state and community level that enhances vulnerabilities to extreme heat 7such as outdoor working conditions and thresholds to protect workers1 animals1 and others susceptible to heat-related illness72 and 7,,vi7 the extent to which ,federal heat-health tools that have been discontinued1 dismantled1 or otherwise limited in public accessibility and availability1 including the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,heat and ,health ,tracker1 the ,office of ,climate ,change and ,health ,equity ,climate and ,health ,outlook1 the ,national ,weather ,service ,heat,risk portal1 the ,national ,emergency ,medical ,services ,information ,system ,heat-related ,emergency ,management ,service ,activation ,surveillance ,dashboard1 and the ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,program and ,extreme ,heat website1 have contributed to changes in extreme heat risk1 education1 and data collection2 7,b7 provide recommendations for addressing gaps with respect to policy1 research1 operations1 communications1 and data1 including the gaps identified under subparagraph 7,a71 affecting heat-health planning1 preparedness1 response1 resilience1 adaptation1 and environmental justice and equity2 7,c7 provide such other recommendations as the ,director of the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system established under section #e considers appropriate1 which may include strategies for-- 7i7 communicating warnings to and providing impact-based decision support to promote preparedness actions and resilience of populations with limited opportunities to avoid extreme heat1 including to individuals who may have barriers to such information2 7ii7 understanding compound and cascading risks1 and implementing alternative heat-health risk reduction interventions to manage those risks collectively1 such as reducing risk of the transmission of infectious diseases during heat waves by creating outdoor cooling locations or increasing ventilation and filtration in indoor cooling centers2 7iii7 promoting community resilience to heat events and incorporating principles of environmental justice in community response to heat waves2 7iv7 addressing the impacts of extreme heat on energy cost1 affordability1 and reliability for residential and commercial infrastructure 7such as weatherization1 energy costs1 electric power systems1 and water supply and treatment systems72 and 7v7 developing protections for workers for the effects of indoor and outdoor heat2 and 7,d7 consider such other subjects as the ,committee considers appropriate1 which may include-- 7i7 the feasibility of enhancing and standardizing existing nationwide data collection on heat-related illnesses and mortalities to improve and ensure consistent collection of national-level heat illness data across all #ej ,states1 territories1 and local jurisdictions of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 mechanisms for financing heat preparedness2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of county- or local-level heat awareness and communication approaches1 heat action1 and tools1 preparedness plans1 or mitigation4 7#c7 ,development of definitions ,following the study described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee shall work with heat experts across disciplines to comprehensively identify impacts of increased heat to inform consistent and agreed upon definitions for heat events1 heat waves1 and other relevant terms4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after completing the study described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 make available to the public on a ,federal internet website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration a report on the findings and conclusions of the study2 and 7#b7 submit the report to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #g4 ,financial assistance for resilience in addressing extreme heat and health risks 7a7 ,community heat resilience program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system established under section #e 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 may1 in coordination with the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee established under section #d 7in this section referred to as the ,committee71 establish and administer a community heat resilience program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to carry out projects described in subsection 7e7 to ameliorate human health impacts of extreme heat events4 7#b7 ,revision ,upon completion of the strategic plan required by section #d7;e77#a71 the ,committee may revise the community heat resilience program to ensure the program aligns with the strategic plan and is administered in accordance with the plan4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the financial assistance provided under this section is to improve community resilience to heat and heat-health impacts and further scientific research to address adaptation gaps and priorities4 7c7 ,forms of assistance ,financial assistance provided under this section may be in the form of prizes1 contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive financial assistance under this section to carry out projects described in subsection 7e7 include-- 7#a7 nonprofit entities2 7#b7 ,states2 7#c7 ,indian ,tribes2 7#d7 local governments2 7#e7 local workforce development boards2 7#f7 academic institutions2 and 7#g7 centers of excellence designated by the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,projects described in this subsection include the following3 7#a7 ,projects to reduce heat-health risks1 including sustainable heat reduction and mitigation solutions such as for cool roofs1 cool pavements1 urban forestry or tree plantings and maintenance1 the provision of shade1 cooling and resilience centers1 retrofitting buildings for cooling1 improving the resilience of the power grid to ensure reliable air conditioning1 energy efficiency1 acquisitions or upgrades of filtration systems or high-efficiency air conditioning systems1 and strategies to improve community level response before and during a heat event4 7#b7 ,training programs to support the development and integration of education and training programs for identifying and addressing risks associated with climate change for vulnerable individuals4 7#c7 ,projects designed to improve heat risk mitigation capacity1 research1 and resource access and deployment in rural and urban communities4 7#d7 ,projects focusing on being responsive to heat-related needs from communities heard from engagements at different geographic scales 7national to regional to local7 including-- 7,a7 to expand public awareness of heat risks2 7,b7 to conduct community-based climate and health observational campaigns2 7,c7 to conduct scientific research to assess and address gaps and priorities regarding the risks of extreme heat in communities2 7,d7 to communicate risks and warnings to isolated communities2 7,e7 to support the establishment of workplace policies and practices to reduce the risk of extreme heat illness among workers2 7,f7 to educate such communities about how to respond to extreme heat events2 and 7,g7 to establish local1 city1 and county heat planning and heat-related emergency action plans4 7#e7 ,other projects that the ,director determines will achieve a significant reduction in heat risk or increased resilience to increased heat or extreme heat events4 7f7 ,priorities ,in selecting eligible entities to receive financial assistance under this section1 the ,director shall prioritize entities that will carry out projects that provide benefits for historically disadvantaged communities and communities with significant heat disparities associated with race1 ethnicity1 or income4 7g7 ,distribution of assistance 7#a7 ,communities with environmental justice concerns and low income communities ,not less than #dj percent of the amount of financial assistance provided under this section in any fiscal year shall be provided to eligible entities to implement projects described in subsection 7e7 in communities with environmental justice concerns or low-income communities4 7#b7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,director shall seek to equitably distribute financial assistance provided under this section based on geographic location or such other factors as the ,director determines appropriate4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee2 ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to carry out sections #d and #e1 including for any administrative costs for the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system ,interagency ,committee and the ,national ,integrated ,heat ,health ,information ,system1 the following3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbh1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbi1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for fiscal year #bjcj1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,study on extreme heat information and response ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to contract with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to carry out section #f #ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbh4 7c7 ,financial assistance for resilience in addressing extreme heat and health risks ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to carry out section #g the following3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjbh1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbi1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for fiscal year #bjcj1 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