HR 4517 United States House · 119th Congress

Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

This bill requires colleges and high schools with athletic programs to create venue-specific emergency plans for heat-related illnesses. These plans must include symptom identification guides, visible posting in key locations (locker rooms, training facilities), and mandatory annual training for all athletes, coaches, medical staff, and administrators. Schools must also ensure quick access to cooling equipment and automatic defibrillators, and report annually on compliance. The law aims to prevent delays in treatment like those that contributed to Jordan McNair's death by mandating proactive, standardized protocols.
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Introduced Jul 17, 2025 Last action Jul 17, 2025
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