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.
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Latest Action · May 23, 2025
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.
H.Res. 446 is a congressional resolution expressing support for designating July 3 through July 10, 2025, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week." The resolution aims to educate the public about the dangers of extreme heat and its impacts on public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and the economy. According to the resolution, extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the nation, with studies estimating over 1,300 deaths annually in the U.S.—including more than 570 in New York and 750 in Arizona. The resolution calls for increased public awareness campaigns, implementation of cooling technologies, and improved federal response to extreme heat emergencies, while inviting communities, schools, and organizations to participate in awareness activities during that designated week. This resolution carries no direct federal funding or enforcement mechanisms, as it is a symbolic measure expressing congressional support rather than mandatory legislation.
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