Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025
Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025
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# Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to establish a coordinated federal government response to extreme heat events across the United States. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on creating federal programs, funding, and coordination mechanisms to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from dangerous heat waves. This could include measures like emergency response protocols, funding for vulnerable populations, and coordination between federal agencies. **Who It Affects:** The bill would potentially affect communities experiencing extreme heat, particularly vulnerable populations like elderly people, low-income families, outdoor workers, and people with chronic health conditions.
It would also impact federal agencies involved in emergency response and disaster relief, as well as state and local governments that work with federal partners on heat-related emergencies. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 3704) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, the bill is under review and discussion within the appropriate congressional committee.
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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.