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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Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Stanton) submitted the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
H.Res. 446 is a simple resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for National Extreme Heat Awareness Week, set for July 3-10, 2025. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of extreme heat and its impacts on public safety, infrastructure, and agriculture. It encourages increased efforts and resources for public education campaigns.
Who Benefits and How
Public health organizations and climate advocacy groups focused on heat-related health impacts may benefit from increased public attention and legitimacy. The congressional recognition could strengthen their case for future funding, though this resolution provides no direct financial support. Research institutions studying extreme heat events gain official acknowledgment of their work's importance, potentially helping justify future research grants. Emergency response agencies see their heat preparedness missions aligned with congressional priorities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This resolution creates no new costs, regulations, or requirements for any group. As a non-binding resolution, it imposes no burdens on taxpayers, businesses, or government agencies. It is purely symbolic and requires no implementation, funding, or enforcement.
Key Provisions
- Expresses House support for the goals and ideals of National Extreme Heat Awareness Week
- Recognizes the importance of continued research and policies to address extreme heat
- Encourages increased public awareness efforts about extreme heat dangers
- Invites Americans to observe the week with ceremonies and activities through public entities, private organizations, and schools
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Expresses House support for National Extreme Heat Awareness Week and encourages public awareness efforts about extreme heat dangers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Non-binding resolution to raise awareness about extreme heat as a public health issue, likely in response to increasing heat-related deaths and climate change concerns"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Public health organizations
- Climate advocacy groups
- Emergency response agencies
- Research institutions studying extreme heat
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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