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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 481
The Wildfire Smoke Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 481, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to individuals and communities affected by wildfire smoke.
The bill includes provisions for funding research on the health effects of wildfire smoke, as well as measures to improve air quality monitoring and forecasting. It also aims to increase access to clean air shelters and other resources for those impacted by wildfire smoke.
Additionally, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act seeks to provide financial assistance to individuals and communities affected by wildfire smoke, including funding for medical treatment and support services. The bill also includes provisions for emergency response and recovery efforts in the event of a wildfire. Overall, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act is designed to address the growing problem of wildfire smoke and its impact on public health and safety. It aims to provide support and resources to those affected by wildfire smoke, while also working to prevent future wildfires and improve air quality in at-risk communities.
The bill includes provisions for funding research on the health effects of wildfire smoke, as well as measures to improve air quality monitoring and forecasting. It also aims to increase access to clean air shelters and other resources for those impacted by wildfire smoke.
Additionally, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act seeks to provide financial assistance to individuals and communities affected by wildfire smoke, including funding for medical treatment and support services. The bill also includes provisions for emergency response and recovery efforts in the event of a wildfire. Overall, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act is designed to address the growing problem of wildfire smoke and its impact on public health and safety. It aims to provide support and resources to those affected by wildfire smoke, while also working to prevent future wildfires and improve air quality in at-risk communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 481
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 481
Bill HR 481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 481 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 481's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 481
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 481
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 481
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 481
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