Bills · HRES 446
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 446Emergency Management
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.
INTRO MAY 23· LAST ACTION MAY 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because extreme heat is a serious and growing health risk, responsible for more weather-related deaths than any other natural hazard in the U.S. This resolution, while not creating new laws or funding, aims to draw national attention to this issue and encourage preventative measures.
If this resolution passes, it would lend official support to public education efforts, potentially leading to more widespread information about how to prevent heat-related illness and death. If it doesn't pass, similar awareness efforts might still occur, but without a formal, nationally recognized week backed by the House of Representatives, the push for public education and preparedness might be less coordinated or receive less official encouragement.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports recognizing July 3-10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week."
This provision formally endorses a specific period for focused public education on heat dangers.
PROVISION 02
The resolution encourages increased efforts and resources to raise public awareness of the dangers of extreme heat.
This aims to boost educational campaigns that inform individuals on how to protect themselves during heatwaves.
PROVISION 03
It invites Americans to observe the awareness week through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
This promotes community engagement and local initiatives to foster preparedness and knowledge.
PROVISION 04
The resolution recognizes the importance of research and policies to address extreme heat.
This highlights the ongoing need for scientific study and governmental strategies to mitigate heat risks.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 23
Submitted in House
MAY 23
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 446
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 23, 2025
Last actionMay 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025
House Res.HRES 446Emergency Management
Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.
INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 23, 2025
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