Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025

# Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 ## What the Bill Would Do This bill, currently under consideration in Congress, aims to establish federal protections against heat-related illnesses and deaths in the workplace. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's focus on heat illness prevention suggests it would likely set standards for workplace safety measures during hot weather, such as requirements for breaks, hydration, shade, and monitoring of worker conditions. ## Who It Affects The bill would primarily affect workers in outdoor and hot indoor environments, including those in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and other labor-intensive industries. It also impacts employers who would need to implement new heat safety protocols and regulations. ## Current Status The bill (HR 4443) is currently in committee as of the 119th Congress and has not yet been voted on by the full House.

It was introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-California). The bill is named after Asunción Valdivia, reflecting a real-world case that prompted the legislation, though specific details about that case are not included in the bill summary provided.