Bill > S2331

This bill aims to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by expanding the definition of a "major disaster" to include extreme temperature events. Specifically, the bill would modify Section 102(2) of the existing law by adding the term "extreme temperature" to the list of qualifying disaster types, which currently includes events like hurricanes, earthquakes, and drought. This change would allow federal government agencies to provide disaster relief and emergency assistance in situations involving severe heat or cold events that pose significant risks to public safety and health. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that no additional funding will be appropriated to implement these changes, suggesting the modifications would be carried out using existing resources and budgetary allocations. By broadening the definition of major disasters, the Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025 seeks to enhance the government's ability to respond to and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperature events.

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