DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

Senate Bill

S. 2645

119th Congress

DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary C. Peters

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to address the health risks posed by extreme heat. It establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships, and requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve forecasting of extreme heat events and study policy and research gaps. NOAA can also provide funding to help communities mitigate the health effects of extreme heat, such as through building modifications and educational campaigns.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.

SponsorGary C. Peters (D-MI)

Introduced8/1/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

This bill aims to address the health risks posed by extreme heat. It establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships, and requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve forecasting of extreme heat ev

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This bill aims to address the health risks posed by extreme heat. It establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships, and requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve forecasting of extreme heat events and study policy and research gaps. NOAA can also provide funding to help communities mitigate the health effects of extreme heat, such as through building modifications and educational campaigns.

Bill Number: 2645
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
Bill Number: 2645
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Summary: This bill aims to address the health risks posed by extreme heat. It establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships, and requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve forecasting of extreme heat events and study policy and research gaps.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to address the health risks posed by extreme heat. It establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships, and requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve forecasting of extreme heat events and study policy and research gaps. NOAA can also provide funding to help communities mitigate the health effects of extreme heat, such as through building modifications and educational campaigns.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2023 or the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023This bill establishes several programs to address the adverse health effects of extreme heat.For example, the bill establishes an interagency committee in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy to address the health risks of extreme heat through coordinated research, strategic partnerships, and workforce development. It also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to (1) establish a heat health information system to improve forecasts of extreme heat, and (2) contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study policy, data, and research gaps relating to extreme heat. NOAA may also, in coordination with the interagency committee, award financial assistance to nonprofits, academic institutions, and state, local, and tribal governments to support the ability of communities to mitigate the health effects of extreme heat (e.g., building modifications and educational campaigns).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes an interagency committee to coordinate research and partnerships on extreme heat health risks
Requires NOAA to improve forecasting of extreme heat and study policy and research gaps
Allows NOAA to provide funding to help communities mitigate the health effects of extreme heat

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would help address the growing public health threat of extreme heat, which disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations like the elderly, low-income communities, and outdoor workers. By improving forecasting, research, and community-level mitigation efforts, the bill could save lives and reduce heat-related illnesses across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Aging

Air quality

Atmospheric science and weather

Building construction

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Correctional facilities and imprisonment

Educational facilities and institutions

Elementary and secondary education

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2645, 119th Congress (2025). "DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2645