Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act

Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act

This bill expands various public health activities and related requirements concerning asthma.

Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must collaborate with state and local health departments to (1) conduct activities regarding asthma, including deterring the harmful consequences of uncontrolled asthma, and disseminating health education and information regarding prevention of asthma episodes and strategies for managing asthma; and (2) develop state plans incorporating public health responses to reduce the burden of asthma, particularly regarding disproportionately affected populations. Additionally, the bill revises and expands requirements for asthma surveillance activities and requires the CDC to coordinate data collection activities to maximize the comparability of results.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must submit an assessment of current activities related to asthma prevention, management, and surveillance that includes recommendations for the future direction of asthma activities.

Bill 117 HR 7055, also known as the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the issue of asthma in families across the country. The bill is named after the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, who was a strong advocate for healthcare reform and improving the lives of individuals with asthma.

The main purpose of the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act is to provide funding for research, education, and outreach programs aimed at preventing and treating asthma in families. The bill seeks to increase access to asthma medication and treatment for low-income families, as well as improve air quality standards to reduce asthma triggers in communities.

Additionally, the bill aims to create a national asthma registry to track asthma prevalence and outcomes, as well as establish a grant program to support community-based asthma interventions. The Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act also includes provisions for training healthcare providers on best practices for asthma management and increasing public awareness about the impact of asthma on families. Overall, the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the growing issue of asthma in families across the United States through research, education, and outreach efforts.