119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 18, 2025
H.R. 4497In CommitteeEmergency Management
Democrats propose emergency management framework for extreme heat events
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. (D-TX)12 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 17, 2025
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Jul 18
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 17
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 17
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Introduced in House
Jul 17
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
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Jul 18
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 17
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 17
Introduced in House
Jul 17
Introduced in House
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11 Democrats · 1 Republican
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Republicans (1)
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
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