Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025

# Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025 is designed to protect workers and vulnerable populations from dangerous heat-related illnesses and deaths. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically establish workplace heat safety standards, require employers to implement protections like mandatory breaks, hydration access, and rest periods during extreme heat, and may create federal guidelines for heat illness prevention. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact outdoor and indoor workers in heat-intensive industries (construction, agriculture, warehousing), as well as vulnerable populations like elderly individuals, low-income communities, and those with chronic health conditions. Employers in affected industries would need to comply with new safety requirements. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S. 2675) is in committee review during the 119th Congress.

This means it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA).