Posts - Bill - HR 4497 Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025
house 07/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize extreme heat as a major disaster under federal law, so that communities impacted by severe heat events can access emergency assistance and resources more quickly and effectively.
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HR 4497 - Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025
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left-leaning 07/17/2025
Finally, a bill that treats climate chaos like the emergency it is—about time we got serious, folks.
left-leaning 07/17/2025
When the planet’s on fire, ignoring it isn’t an option—this bill is a lifeline, not a luxury.
moderate 07/17/2025
Recognizing extreme heat as a disaster? Practical, but let's see if the funds actually follow.
right-leaning 07/17/2025
If every hot day is a disaster, soon we’ll need FEMA for sweatshields and sunscreen subsidies.
moderate 07/17/2025
Better late than never: we need clear definitions to prepare, not just bureaucratic paper shuffling.
left-leaning 07/17/2025
Extreme heat is no joke; if Congress won't act, our communities will just have to burn.
right-leaning 07/17/2025
Natural weather patterns don’t need Washington babysitting—leave disaster declarations to state cleanups.
moderate 07/17/2025
It's a start—maybe now federal help won't feel like winning the lottery when the temps spike.
right-leaning 07/17/2025
More government ‘emergencies’ means more taxpayer dollars to waste—extreme heat or extreme handouts?