Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025

# Summary of the Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish a more coordinated federal approach to addressing extreme heat, a growing public health threat. It would create systems for better tracking, forecasting, and responding to dangerous heat waves across the United States. The legislation appears focused on improving coordination between federal agencies (particularly the Department of Commerce), sharing information and weather data more effectively, and ensuring the government can respond to extreme heat emergencies in a unified way. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would impact federal agencies responsible for weather, environmental protection, and public health, as well as state and local governments that respond to heat emergencies.

While specific provisions aren't detailed in this summary, the bill's subjects suggest it would address improving heat forecasting technology, establishing better communication systems between agencies, and potentially providing funding for extreme heat response efforts. **Current Status** S. 325 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts) in the 119th Congress.