Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025

# Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025 (HR 5104) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to protect workers and vulnerable populations from heat-related illnesses and deaths by establishing federal standards and requirements for heat safety. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, bills with this title typically include measures such as mandatory heat safety standards for employers, requirements for workplace cooling and hydration, heat illness prevention training, and protections for outdoor workers and other at-risk groups during extreme temperature events. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact outdoor workers (agricultural, construction, and other laborers), indoor workers in hot environments (warehouses, kitchens), and vulnerable populations including low-income communities, elderly individuals, and people with chronic health conditions.

Employers across various industries would need to comply with new heat safety regulations if the bill passes. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5104 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.