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…
This resolution is a statement by the House supporting recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week. It urges public education, research, and community activities to raise awareness about the dangers of extreme heat and to promote preparedness. It does not create legal rights, require funding, or change existing law; it is a nonbinding expression of support.
Simple resolutions are considered only by the House and do not go to the President or become law. Passage typically requires a majority vote in the House and the measure is nonbinding.
This House resolution designates July 3–10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week," expresses support for its goals, and encourages public education, research, preparedness, and observance by public and private entities.
It notes extreme heat risks, urges increased awareness and resources, and was referred to the Energy and Commerce and Science, Space, and Technology Committees.
This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it can be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly defines a purpose and date and uses nonbinding language to encourage awareness and observance.
Liberals push for funding, equity, and climate framing
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Liberals push for funding, equity, and climate framing
Generally supportive; views a national awareness week as a useful public-health and environmental justice tool.
Sees potential to mobilize resources and attention for vulnerable populations and resilience measures, but wants it to lead to concrete funding and equity-focused action.
Generally favorable as a noncontroversial public-safety resolution.
Values awareness and research while wanting clarity on costs, measurable goals, and coordination with states and localities to avoid unfunded mandates.
Cautiously supportive of public-safety aims but wary of expanding federal authority.
Likely to accept a symbolic awareness week while opposing any implied new mandates, spending, or broadened emergency powers.
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This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it can be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals push for funding, equity, and climate framing
This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it can be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly defines a purpose and date and uses nonbinding language to encourage awareness and observance.
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