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Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory Commission Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Last action Jun 11, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
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Summary
The Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory Commission Act would create a bipartisan commission to study and develop plans to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related weather events. The commission would provide recommendations to the government and hold hearings to address the global risks and impacts of extreme heat. This would help communities protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9301 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9301
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 events.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 11, 2026
Mr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Lawler) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in
addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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
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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 events.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory
Commission Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related
causes of death globally, and the number of people exposed to
extreme heat continues to grow as global temperatures rise.
(2) Since publication of the National Heat Strategy for
2024-2030 in August of 2024, no focused Federal assessment of
the national and global risks, impacts, and strategies for
adaptation and mitigation of extreme heat has been undertaken.
(3) The complex threats posed by extreme heat have become a
matter of national security for nations around the world,
impacting military readiness, the economy, food security,
public health and safety, and much more.
(4) A lack of data and coordinated strategies between
nations and across levels of government has left communities
vulnerable to extreme heat.
(5) 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 events.
(6) 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 events.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON EXTREME HEAT AND GLOBAL
SECURITY.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the legislative branch
a commission to be known as the ``National Advisory Commission on
Extreme Heat and Global Security''.
(b) Duties of the Commission.--
(1) Study.--
(A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct a
five-year study of the global dimensions of extreme
heat and heat-related extreme weather events.
(B) Inclusions.--In conducting the study under this
paragraph, the Commission shall--
(i) evaluate the global risks posed by
extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather
events to national security;
(ii) track the measurable health and
socioeconomic impacts of extreme heat and heat-
related extreme weather events;
(iii) evaluate the visibility and
understanding of extreme heat and heat-related
extreme weather events across communities;
(iv) review existing policies in place
across the United States, in other countries,
and at international organizations that aim to
protect against the effects of extreme heat and
heat-related extreme weather events;
(v) conduct regional tours, online
listening sessions, and focus groups; and
(vi) conduct regular outreach and
consultation with Congress and Federal
agencies, as well as relevant international,
State, Tribal, and local governments, as
determined necessary by the Commission.
(C) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence
the study under this paragraph not later than 30 days
after the Commission's initial meeting.
(2) Short-term plan; initial report.--
(A) Short-term plan of action.--The Commission
shall, taking into account the interim results of the
study conducted under paragraph (1), develop a short-
term plan of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme
heat and heat-related extreme weather events that--
(i) identifies key actions or policies that
best strengthen global preparedness, response,
and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related
extreme weather events;
(ii) identifies key actions or policies
that result in the global reduction of heat-
related illnesses and deaths;
(iii) identifies key actions or policies
that best address global challenges to mitigate
and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related
extreme weather events;
(iv) provides policy recommendations on how
communities, within the United States and
around the world, can protect themselves from
extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather
events;
(v) provides policy recommendations for
changes to existing Federal policies to better
strengthen national and global preparedness,
response, and resilience to extreme heat and
heat-related extreme weather events; and
(vi) includes guidelines on how to
implement the key actions and policies
identified, and policy recommendations
provided, under clauses (i) through (v),
prioritizing implementation of actions,
policies, and recommendations that can be
implemented within a year.
(B) Report.--Not later than one year after the
Commission commences the study under paragraph (1), the
Commission shall submit to Congress, the President, and
Federal agencies the Commission determines appropriate
a report detailing--
(i) the interim results of the study
conducted under paragraph (1); and
(ii) the short-term plan of action
developed under subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph.
(3) Long-term plan; interim report.--
(A) Long-term plan of action.--The Commission
shall, taking into account the results of the study
conducted under paragraph (1), develop a long-term plan
of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and
heat-related extreme weather events that--
(i) identifies key actions or policies that
best strengthen global preparedness, response,
and resilience to extreme heat and heat-related
extreme weather events;
(ii) identifies key actions or policies
that result in the global reduction of heat-
related illnesses and deaths;
(iii) identifies key actions or policies
that best address global challenges to mitigate
and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related
extreme weather events;
(iv) provides policy recommendations on how
communities, within the United States and
around the world, can protect themselves from
extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather
events;
(v) provides policy recommendations for
changes to existing Federal policies to better
strengthen national and global preparedness,
response, and resilience to extreme heat and
heat-related extreme weather events; and
(vi) includes guidelines on how to
implement the key actions and policies
identified, and policy recommendations
provided, under clauses (i) through (v),
prioritizing actions, policies, and
recommendations that the Commission determines
should be implemented over the long-term.
(B) Interim report.--Not later than 4 years after
the date the report under paragraph (2)(B) is submitted
to Congress, the Commission shall submit to Congress,
the President, and Federal agencies the Commission
determines appropriate a report detailing--
(i) the results of the study conducted
under paragraph (1); and
(ii) the long-term plan of action developed
under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.
(4) Final report.--Not later than 10 years after the
Commission commences the study under paragraph (1), the
Commission shall submit to Congress, the President, and Federal
agencies the Commission determines appropriate, a report
containing--
(A) the conclusions of the Commission on the
effectiveness of the short-term and long-term plans of
action developed under this section, including the
recommendations contained therein;
(B) potential legislative language to implement or
codify recommendations developed by the Commission; and
(C) a recommendation on whether the Commission
should be extended by Congress and its mission
continued.
(5) Availability.--The Commission shall make the study and
each report required under this subsection publicly available.
(6) Action.--Not later than 1 year after the final report
is submitted to Congress under paragraph (4), Congress shall
hold a hearing on the recommendations of the initial report
submitted under paragraph (2), the interim report submitted
under paragraph (3), and the final report submitted under
paragraph (4).
(c) Membership and Meetings.--
(1) Number and appointment.--The Commission shall be
composed of 22 members as follows:
(A) 4 members appointed by the House majority
leader.
(B) 4 members appointed by House minority leader.
(C) 4 members appointed by Senate majority leader.
(D) 4 members appointed by Senate minority leader.
(E) 6 members appointed by the President.
(2) Deadline.--Each member shall be appointed not later
than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) Qualifications.--The members of the Commission shall
consist of individuals, or representative of institutions or
entities, who--
(A) possess expertise in--
(i) public health or medical services;
(ii) engineering, data sciences,
environmental sciences, meteorology, or other
earth system sciences;
(iii) media and communications;
(iv) disaster management;
(v) economics or other social sciences;
(vi) urban or rural design;
(vii) international relations; or
(viii) national security;
(B) have demonstrated experience in working on
heat-related issues or extreme weather; or
(C) represent the interests and needs of a wide
variety of geographic areas and demographic groups.
(4) Political affiliation.--Not more than 13 members
appointed to the Commission may be of the same political party.
(5) Chairperson.--A Chairperson, or Co-Chairpersons, of the
Commission shall be elected by the members of the Commission at
the initial meeting of the Commission.
(6) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Commission
shall constitute a quorum.
(7) Meetings.--The Commission shall--
(A) meet initially not later than the earlier of 3
months after the date of enactment of this Act or 40
days after the date on which a majority of the members
are appointed; and
(B) meet regularly thereafter at the call of the
Chairperson, the Co-Chairpersons, or a majority of its
members.
(d) Administration and Powers of Commission.--
(1) Hearings.--The Commission shall hold hearings
(including field hearings), at least one of which shall be a
public hearing, for the purpose of carrying out this Act.
(2) 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 Act.
(3) Administrative support services.--Upon the request of
the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall
provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the
administrative support services necessary for the Commission to
carry out its responsibilities under this Act.
(4) Director.--To the extent amount are provided in advance
in appropriations Act for such purpose, the Commission may have
a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission.
(5) Experts and consultants.--The Commission may procure
temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of
title 5, United States Code.
(6) Gifts.--The Commission may accept and use gifts,
donations, and volunteer services to assist the Commission in
carrying out the duties of the Commission.
(7) Travel expenses.--Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in
accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of
chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.
(e) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate 60 days after
submitting its final report pursuant to subsection (b).
(f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the
National Advisory Commission on Extreme Heat and Global Security
established under subsection (a).
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Status
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Topics
Energy & EnvironmentPublic Safety
Sponsors
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]DHouseAZ
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