Proposed Federal Aid for Extreme Heat Events

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would create a new federal funding stream for local governments to address heat-related infrastructure and public safety risks, potentially reducing the financial burden on municipalities during heat waves.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State and local governments

These entities are eligible to apply for and receive federal grants, equipment, and personnel for heat mitigation.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

The agency is tasked with administering the new assistance program and developing heat event thresholds.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill would allow the federal government to provide grants, equipment, and personnel to state and local governments to help them manage and mitigate the impacts of extreme heat. It requires federal agencies to establish a formal definition for what qualifies as an 'extreme heat event' within 90 days of the bill becoming law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill require a major disaster declaration to get help?

No, the bill explicitly states that the President may provide for extreme heat events regardless of whether a major disaster is declared.

How will we know what counts as an 'extreme heat event'?

The bill requires the FEMA Administrator, working with NOAA and the CDC, to develop specific temperature and duration thresholds within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would create a new federal funding stream for local governments to address heat-related infrastructure and public safety risks, potentially reducing the financial burden on municipalities during heat waves.

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Connected Entities

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Collaborating agency for heat event data.”Map →

organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“The agency administering the grants.”Map →

personDirector“The head of NOAA”Map →

bill_numberRobert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act“The primary law being amended.”Map →

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Collaborating agency for public health data.”Map →

personAdministrator“The head of FEMA”Map →

personRegional Administrator“The individual within FEMA responsible for administering the grants.”Map →

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