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Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 2135

The Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2135, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the health impacts of smoke exposure on individuals. The bill focuses on funding research efforts to better understand the effects of smoke exposure on public health.

Specifically, the bill calls for the establishment of a research program within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the health effects of smoke exposure, including both short-term and long-term impacts. This program would be tasked with conducting research on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and other health effects of smoke exposure, as well as identifying potential interventions to mitigate these effects.

In addition, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 seeks to increase collaboration between federal agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders in order to enhance research efforts in this area. The bill also emphasizes the importance of disseminating research findings to the public and policymakers in order to inform decision-making and public health initiatives. Overall, the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing concern over the health impacts of smoke exposure, particularly in the context of wildfires and other environmental disasters. By funding research and promoting collaboration in this area, the bill aims to improve our understanding of the health effects of smoke exposure and ultimately protect the health and well-being of individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 2135

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 taint,
  • 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 taint compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes,
  • develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint, and
  • study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds.

Current Status of Bill S 2135

Bill S 2135 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2135 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2135's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2228) as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2135

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2135

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2135

Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023
A bill to require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to wildfire smoke exposure on wine grapes, and for other purposes.

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