H.R. 3704: Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025, aims to enhance the United States government's response to extreme heat conditions and reduce their health risks. Below are the primary components and objectives of the bill:

1. Establishing a New Interagency Committee

The bill establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This committee will coordinate efforts across various federal agencies to address public health risks associated with extreme heat.

2. Defining Extreme Heat

The bill defines extreme heat as significantly higher than usual local temperatures, which can be characterized by:

• Duration
• Intensity
• Season length
• Frequency

3. Purpose of the Committee

The committee's main purpose is to ensure a unified federal approach to reduce health risks related to extreme heat. This includes:

• Developing a strategic plan to improve interagency cooperation on heat-health issues.
• Establishing protocols for communication, research, and resource sharing among agencies.
• Promoting partnerships with both federal and non-federal entities.

4. National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)

The bill mandates the establishment of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System, which will serve the following purposes:

• Enhancing the delivery of heat-related data, forecasts, and warnings.
• Developing tools and strategies for better decision-making regarding heat-related impacts.
• Supporting research on heat health through collaboration with involved agencies.

5. Data Management

The system will ensure that all data related to heat health is openly available to support various stakeholders' use of this information.

6. Funding Authorization

The bill authorizes appropriations of $5 million per year from 2025 to 2029 for NOAA to support the activities of both the interagency committee and the heat health information system.

7. Strategic Planning Timeline

The committee is required to submit a 5-year strategic plan to Congress within two years of the bill's enactment. This plan will outline the committee's goals, progress updates, and new priorities related to managing heat health impacts.

8. Collaboration with Various Entities

In carrying out its responsibilities, the committee must consult with:

• State, Tribal, and local governments
• International partners and organizations
• Research institutions
• Nongovernmental organizations
• Medical experts in emergency response

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