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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.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-23
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 91.6% (596 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Abortion Rights$3k

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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.

2025-05-23

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Plain-English Summary

Congress is proposing to officially recognize July 3-10, 2025, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week to help educate Americans about the dangers of extreme heat and how it threatens public safety, infrastructure, and farming. The week would focus on raising awareness about the serious risks that dangerous heat waves pose to people's health and critical systems that communities depend on. This is a symbolic measure designed to encourage public education and preparedness for extreme heat events.

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