Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025

The Extreme Heat Emergency Act of 2025 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to explicitly include "extreme temperature" events in the definition of a major disaster. This change allows communities experiencing severe heatwaves to qualify for federal disaster assistance under existing Stafford Act programs, directly affecting local governments and residents in areas declared to have extreme heat emergencies. The bill does not authorize new funding, relying instead on current resources for disaster response. It focuses solely on adjusting the eligibility criteria for federal aid, with no new spending or program creation. This procedural change streamlines access to existing disaster relief for heat-related emergencies.