H.R. 9301

[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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