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Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4359
The Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4359, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the health impacts of smoke exposure on individuals. The bill seeks to authorize funding for research into the effects of smoke exposure on public health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with preexisting health conditions.
Specifically, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 would allocate resources to study the long-term health consequences of exposure to smoke from wildfires, tobacco products, and other sources. This research would help to better understand the risks associated with smoke exposure and inform public health policies aimed at reducing these risks.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of strategies to mitigate the health impacts of smoke exposure, such as improving air quality monitoring and implementing public health education campaigns. By investing in research and prevention efforts, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 aims to protect the health and well-being of all individuals who may be affected by smoke exposure. Overall, this legislation represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and ensure that policymakers have the information they need to make informed decisions to protect the health of the American people.
Specifically, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 would allocate resources to study the long-term health consequences of exposure to smoke from wildfires, tobacco products, and other sources. This research would help to better understand the risks associated with smoke exposure and inform public health policies aimed at reducing these risks.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to support the development of strategies to mitigate the health impacts of smoke exposure, such as improving air quality monitoring and implementing public health education campaigns. By investing in research and prevention efforts, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 aims to protect the health and well-being of all individuals who may be affected by smoke exposure. Overall, this legislation represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and ensure that policymakers have the information they need to make informed decisions to protect the health of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 4359
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 4359
Bill HR 4359 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4359 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4359's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of August 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4359
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4359
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4359
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
To require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to the exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4359
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