S. 2331: Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is known as the **Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025**. Its primary aim is to amend the existing Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which currently allows for federal assistance in response to natural disasters. The key change this bill proposes is to include "extreme temperature" as part of what constitutes a major disaster.

Provisions of the Bill

• Inclusion of Extreme Temperature: The bill seeks to add "extreme temperature" to the list of conditions recognized as disasters under the Stafford Act. This would mean that instances of extreme heat could qualify for federal emergency assistance and relief, similar to other recognized disasters such as hurricanes, floods, or wildfires.
• No Additional Funding: The bill explicitly states that no additional federal funds will be allocated to implement this change. This means that the current funding structure would need to be used to address the needs arising from extreme heat emergencies.

Potential Impact

By including extreme temperature in the definition of a major disaster, the federal government would be able to provide assistance in situations where extreme heat poses risks to public health, safety, and property. This could open avenues for federal support in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from heat-related emergencies.

However, since no extra funding is authorized, the effectiveness of this bill could depend on the existing resources available through the Stafford Act and how they are managed by local and state authorities during such emergencies.

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