Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, 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.
This resolution expresses support for designating July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week" to educate the public on the dangers of extreme heat. The bill highlights how high temperatures threaten public safety, infrastructure, and agriculture, noting that heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. It encourages federal, state, and private entities to hold ceremonies and activities during this week to raise awareness about preventing heat-related illnesses and promoting community preparedness.
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Introduced Jun 11, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026
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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.
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Michael Lawler
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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Christian D. Menefee
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Emanuel Cleaver
DDemocratic
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Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
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Shri Thanedar
DDemocratic
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Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
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