Bills · HR 6701
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6701Transportation and Public Works
HEAT Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 12· LAST ACTION DEC 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because extreme heat is increasingly damaging our country's aging transportation infrastructure, from causing bridge expansion joints to crack to weakening concrete and steel. These damages can lead to unexpected road and bridge closures, interrupting daily commutes, freight movement, and emergency services. If the bill becomes law, it means that when a heat wave damages a bridge or road, state and local authorities would have a new source of federal funding to help pay for immediate repairs, which isn't explicitly available under current law.
Without this bill, communities facing heat-related infrastructure damage might struggle to secure federal assistance, leading to longer repair times, increased local costs, and continued disruptions. By recognizing extreme heat as a qualifying disaster, the bill aims to improve the resilience of our transportation networks and ensure they can withstand current and future climate challenges, ultimately making travel safer and more reliable.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Adds 'extreme heat' and 'heat waves' to the list of events that qualify for federal emergency relief funds for transportation infrastructure.
This allows states and local governments to use federal money to repair roads and bridges specifically damaged by high temperatures, which wasn't clearly covered before.
PROVISION 02
Requires a study on the costs of extreme heat events on infrastructure and how to track this damage.
This study will help the government understand the full impact of heat on infrastructure and develop better methods for monitoring and addressing the problem.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a report on best management practices for highway and bridge safety related to extreme heat.
This report will provide updated guidance to states and local agencies on how to build, maintain, and protect transportation infrastructure against heat damage.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
DEC 12
Introduced in House
DEC 12
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
DEC 12
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6701
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 12, 2025
Last actionDec 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025
House BillHR 6701Transportation and Public Works
HEAT Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 13, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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