Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

# Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act (HR 4517) ## What the Bill Does This bill aims to prevent heat-related deaths among student athletes by establishing safety standards and requirements for schools. Named after Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player who died from heat stroke in 2018, the legislation would set guidelines for how schools must manage heat exposure during athletic activities and practices. ## Who It Affects and Key Provisions The bill primarily affects high schools and colleges with athletic programs. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary, heat fatality prevention bills typically include requirements such as mandatory hydration breaks, limits on practice intensity during hot weather, access to cooling equipment, proper medical supervision, and staff training on recognizing heat illness symptoms.

Athletic departments, coaches, and school administrators would need to comply with these safety standards. ## Current Status As of now, HR 4517 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-Maryland). For the bill to become law, it would need to advance through committee review, pass a House vote, go through the Senate, and receive presidential approval.