Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory Commission Act
Sponsored By: Representative Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create an independent, bipartisan National Advisory Commission on Extreme Heat and Global Security to study global extreme heat risks and craft short- and long-term action plans. It would focus on reducing heat-related illness and strengthening preparedness across nations and communities.
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- Families and frontline communities would get coordinated short- and long-term plans that aim to reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths over the next 10 years and prioritize actions executable within one year.
- Military personnel and workers would benefit from a five-year study that evaluates global risks to national security and impacts on military readiness.
- Policymakers and local governments would receive findings and recommendations from a 22-member bipartisan panel appointed by congressional leaders and the President, plus interim and final reports that may include draft legislative language and public, regional hearings.
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Creates national extreme heat commission
This bill would create the National Advisory Commission on Extreme Heat and Global Security. The Commission would have 22 members named by congressional leaders and the President, and no more than 13 could be of the same party. The study would start within 30 days of the Commission's first meeting and must produce a short-term report within 1 year, a long-term interim report by 4 years, and a final report by 10 years. The Commission would be able to hold public and field hearings, request information from federal agencies, hire temporary experts, accept gifts, get reimbursable GSA support, and reimburse member travel. The Commission would end 60 days after it files its final report, and all reports must be made public and reviewed by Congress.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 10/13/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 6/11/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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