The Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025 would amend federal disaster relief law to officially recognize extreme heat as a major disaster, allowing communities experiencing dangerous heat events to access federal emergency assistance. Currently, extreme heat is not included in the definition of a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which limits the federal aid available to affected areas. By adding extreme heat to the law's definition—placing it alongside other recognized disasters like drought—the bill would enable states and local governments to request and receive federal funding, resources, and support during severe heat events. The legislation would affect communities nationwide, particularly those in hot climates or experiencing heat waves, and would expand eligibility for disaster relief programs already funded through existing federal emergency appropriations. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but would direct existing disaster relief resources to heat-related emergencies.
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