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Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
4/11/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2084
The research conducted under this bill will help farmers and winemakers mitigate the negative effects of wildfire smoke exposure on their crops, ultimately ensuring the continued production of high-quality wine. Additionally, the research will provide valuable insights into the broader implications of wildfire smoke exposure on agriculture and public health.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 2084 seeks to address the growing concern of wildfires and their impact on the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on the exposure of wine grapes to smoke. By conducting research in this area, the Agricultural Research Service will be able to provide valuable information and guidance to stakeholders in the wine industry, ultimately benefiting both producers and consumers.
Congressional Summary of HR 2084
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to conduct research relating to smoke exposure and wine grapes. This research must be done in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities that are located in California, Oregon, and Washington and have researched the effects of smoke exposure on viticulture and enology operations and practices.
Specifically, ARS must
- conduct research to identify the compounds responsible for smoke exposure,
- conduct research to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines,
- establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke exposure compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes,
- develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke exposure, and
- study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2084
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2084
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments

Azari Bender
8 months ago
I can't believe this bill is actually a thing. Like, seriously? We're gonna spend taxpayer money on researching how wildfire smoke affects wine grapes? I mean, come on, there are so many other important issues that need attention. This is just a waste of resources. I don't see how this is gonna benefit anyone in the long run. It's just ridiculous.

Emerson Kaufman
8 months ago
Can't believe they're wasting time and money on this. What's next, studying grape juice?


