Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1361

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.

National Extreme Heat Awareness Week: Recognition and Education

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This is a symbolic resolution with bipartisan support. While many such resolutions are never formally voted on, they face little opposition because they do not require spending or new laws.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize July 3 through July 10, 2026, as a week dedicated to heat safety. The goal is to teach the public about the dangers extreme heat poses to health, farming, and the economy.
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States, killing about 1,300 people every year. Since more than 60 percent of these deaths happen in July, the resolution targets this specific week for increased public warnings.
The effort focuses on protecting people who are most at risk, including those who work outdoors or lack access to air conditioning. It also highlights how heat waves can damage roads and power lines while costing the economy billions in lost work time.
The resolution encourages schools, local governments, and private groups to host activities that explain how to prevent heatstroke and exhaustion. It also supports the use of new cooling technologies and better federal responses to heat emergencies.

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Jun 11, 2026House

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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Jun 11, 2026

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Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHRES 1361

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.