Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 2:30 PMSummary of Bill HR 4733
Bill 118 hr 4733, also known as the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023, aims to improve the readiness and resilience of communities in the United States to wildfires and extreme heat events. The bill recognizes the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires and extreme heat events due to climate change and seeks to address the challenges faced by communities in preparing for and responding to these disasters.The Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023 includes provisions to enhance coordination and collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies in wildfire and heat event response efforts. It also calls for the development of comprehensive plans and strategies to mitigate the impacts of wildfires and extreme heat on communities, including measures to improve building codes, land use planning, and emergency response protocols.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research and development of innovative technologies and practices to better predict, prevent, and respond to wildfires and extreme heat events. It also provides resources for community education and outreach programs to raise awareness about the risks associated with wildfires and extreme heat and promote preparedness measures. Overall, the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the resilience of communities in the face of increasing wildfire and extreme heat threats, and to ensure that federal, state, and local agencies are better equipped to respond effectively to these disasters.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4733
Bill HR 4733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill HR 4733 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2023. Bill HR 4733's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of July 21, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4733
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4733
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4733
Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a grant program for supporting local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating about, or mitigating the environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, and for other purposes.Comments
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