Bills/H.R. 4497

Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025

Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025 is a proposed federal law that would establish new emergency measures and protocols to address extreme heat events. While specific details aren't available in the summary provided, bills with this title typically create federal emergency response frameworks, funding mechanisms, or assistance programs for communities experiencing dangerously high temperatures. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would likely impact states and cities experiencing extreme heat waves, vulnerable populations (such as elderly people, those experiencing homelessness, and outdoor workers), public health agencies, and emergency management systems. Depending on its provisions, it could also affect federal budgets allocated for disaster response. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

It was sponsored by Representative Sylvia Garcia (D-TX). To learn the specific provisions—such as funding amounts, which agencies would implement the measures, or what assistance would be provided—you would need to review the full bill text through Congress.gov or similar legislative tracking resources.

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Latest Action

July 18, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Sponsor

11 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
July 17, 2025
Last Updated
July 18, 2025
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