Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, 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.
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Latest Action · June 11, 2026
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.
This resolution expresses House support for designating July 3-10, 2026, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week. The legislation aims to educate the public about the dangers of extreme heat and its impacts on public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and the economy. The resolution notes that extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the nation, with over 1,300 deaths annually, and calls for increased awareness campaigns, adoption of cooling technologies, and improved federal emergency response to extreme heat events. The measure encourages public and private organizations, schools, and communities to observe the week with educational activities and ceremonies. No specific funding is authorized through this resolution, as it is a statement of congressional support rather than legislation that appropriates money or creates new programs.
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