H.Res. 585 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jul 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtreme weather protections for children
This resolution is a statement from Congress expressing that protections from extreme weather need to be developed and put in place quickly and fairly. It emphasizes that these solutions should consider the physical and mental health needs of young people, both now and in the future.
How it affects you
This is a nonbinding resolution, meaning it expresses Congress's position but doesn't create new laws or direct changes. It signals that policymakers believe children's health and well-being during extreme weather should be a priority when future policies are made.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 16, 2025)
This resolution expresses the sense that adaptations to and protections from extreme weather conditions must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably, with consideration for the physical and mental health needs of current and future generations of young people.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 585
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children.
Sponsor: Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA-4) · Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 16, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”