Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025

This bill would add “extreme heat” to the list of events that count as a major disaster under the federal disaster relief law (the Stafford Act). In plain terms, it treats severe heat waves like hurricanes or floods for the purpose of federal disaster help.

Key points

• Who is affected: Communities facing dangerous heat waves.
• What changes: “Extreme heat” would be included in the definition of a major disaster, allowing federal disaster response and resources to be used for heat emergencies.
• When: This is a proposed change; it would take effect if enacted into law.