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119-hres-1361119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Introduced

Summary

National Extreme Heat Awareness Week would be observed July 3 through July 10, 2026 to boost public education about extreme heat risks and preparedness.

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  • Families and communities would get more public campaigns and school and community programs focused on heat safety and prevention.
  • Outdoor workers and employers would see greater attention to workplace heat risks, noting 1,420 heat-related workplace injuries in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector in 2021–2022.
  • Public health officials and vulnerable people would be reminded that extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death, with more than 1,300 estimated deaths each year and over 60% of those deaths occurring in July.
  • Researchers and policymakers would be encouraged to expand research and pursue stronger heat resilience and federal response options, including consideration of national extreme heat emergencies.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

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