Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness.

The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.

Bill 117 HR 6190, also known as the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act, was introduced in the US Congress to address the growing issue of wildfire smoke and its impact on public health. The bill aims to provide relief to individuals and communities affected by wildfire smoke by implementing various measures.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist states and localities in implementing smoke mitigation strategies. This includes funding for air quality monitoring, public health education campaigns, and the distribution of air purifiers to vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the long-term health effects of wildfire smoke exposure and develop recommendations for mitigating these impacts. The task force will also be responsible for coordinating federal, state, and local efforts to address wildfire smoke. Furthermore, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act includes provisions to improve communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during wildfire events. This includes the development of a national smoke forecasting system to help communities prepare for and respond to wildfire smoke events. Overall, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act aims to provide much-needed support to individuals and communities affected by wildfire smoke, while also taking proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the impacts of future wildfire events.