Bills · S 2373
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2373Education
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a serious and preventable risk for young people participating in college sports: heat-related illnesses that can be fatal. In the past, there have been tragic incidents, like the one involving Jordan McNair, where inadequate preparedness and slow responses led to severe outcomes.
If this bill becomes law, it means that institutions receiving federal funding will have a legal obligation to have clear, practiced plans for preventing and responding to heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies. This could significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death for student-athletes. If it doesn't become law, colleges might continue with varied or less comprehensive safety protocols, leaving student-athletes potentially vulnerable to preventable harm in extreme heat.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires institutions of higher education to develop and implement venue-specific heat-related illnesses emergency action plans.
This ensures that specific safety protocols are in place for every unique sports location, improving readiness for emergencies.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these emergency plans include provisions for automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and cold water immersion equipment.
This ensures critical life-saving equipment and immediate cooling methods are part of the planned emergency response.
PROVISION 03
Requires the emergency action plans to be publicly posted in athletic facilities and on the institution's website, and distributed to and practiced by all relevant personnel and student athletes.
This ensures transparency, accessibility, and practical readiness, so everyone knows the plan and how to execute it.
PROVISION 04
Requires institutions to submit annual reports to the Secretary and authorizing committees demonstrating compliance with the requirements.
This provides a mechanism for accountability and oversight to ensure institutions are following the safety measures.
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D· Maryland
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in Senate
JUL 22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2373
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
Senate BillS 2373Education
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
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