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This Resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for designating July 3 through July 10, 2026, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week, aiming to address extreme heat, which is recognized as the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States and accounts for over 1,300 fatalities annually. Given that more than 60 percent of yearly heat-related deaths happen in July and that rising temperatures severely impact public health, workers in industries like trade and transportation, and economic productivity, the measure encourages communities, schools, and organizations to use this time for educational initiatives, public safety campaigns regarding heat-related illnesses like heatstroke, and the adoption of modern cooling technologies. By providing this context, the resolution highlights that heat-related deaths are largely preventable through better preparedness, improved federal responses, and increased public awareness tailored to the unique geographic risks faced by different regions across the country.