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.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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This resolution expresses support for recognizing July 3 through July 10, 2025, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week . The primary goal of this designated week is to educate the public about the significant dangers of extreme heat and its widespread risks to public safety, infrastructure, and agriculture. It aims to promote educational initiatives, encourage community programming, and enhance overall knowledge and preparedness regarding extreme heat events. Extreme heat is identified as the leading weather-related cause of death in the Nation, responsible for over 1,300 fatalities annually and posing numerous challenges to public health and economic activity. The resolution highlights that these deaths are largely preventable, particularly for vulnerable populations, through public safety campaigns, new cooling technologies, and improved federal response. It encourages increased efforts and resources to raise public awareness and invites the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate activities to further educate communities.
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Submitted in House
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.
Submitted in House
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.
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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.
USA119th CongressHRES-446| House
| Updated: 5/23/2025
This resolution expresses support for recognizing July 3 through July 10, 2025, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week . The primary goal of this designated week is to educate the public about the significant dangers of extreme heat and its widespread risks to public safety, infrastructure, and agriculture. It aims to promote educational initiatives, encourage community programming, and enhance overall knowledge and preparedness regarding extreme heat events. Extreme heat is identified as the leading weather-related cause of death in the Nation, responsible for over 1,300 fatalities annually and posing numerous challenges to public health and economic activity. The resolution highlights that these deaths are largely preventable, particularly for vulnerable populations, through public safety campaigns, new cooling technologies, and improved federal response. It encourages increased efforts and resources to raise public awareness and invites the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate activities to further educate communities.
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Submitted in House
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.
Submitted in House
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.