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Freedom to Breathe Act
3/13/2024, 6:01 PM
Summary of Bill S 2738
Bill 118 s 2738, also known as the Freedom to Breathe Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of individuals to breathe clean air and to ensure that they are not subjected to harmful pollutants in their environment.
The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen air quality standards and regulations, as well as to increase funding for programs that monitor and enforce these standards. It also seeks to promote the use of clean energy sources and technologies in order to reduce air pollution and improve public health.
Additionally, the Freedom to Breathe Act includes measures to address environmental justice issues, such as ensuring that low-income and minority communities are not disproportionately affected by pollution. The bill also includes provisions to support research and innovation in clean air technologies, as well as to provide assistance to communities that are struggling with air quality issues. Overall, the Freedom to Breathe Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring that they have the right to breathe clean air. It addresses a wide range of issues related to air quality and pollution, and aims to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations.
The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen air quality standards and regulations, as well as to increase funding for programs that monitor and enforce these standards. It also seeks to promote the use of clean energy sources and technologies in order to reduce air pollution and improve public health.
Additionally, the Freedom to Breathe Act includes measures to address environmental justice issues, such as ensuring that low-income and minority communities are not disproportionately affected by pollution. The bill also includes provisions to support research and innovation in clean air technologies, as well as to provide assistance to communities that are struggling with air quality issues. Overall, the Freedom to Breathe Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring that they have the right to breathe clean air. It addresses a wide range of issues related to air quality and pollution, and aims to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations.
Congressional Summary of S 2738
Freedom to Breathe Act
This bill prohibits the imposition of mask mandates on airplanes, public transit, or schools through December 31, 2024.
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Current Status of Bill S 2738
Bill S 2738 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2023. Bill S 2738 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 7, 2023.  Bill S 2738's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2738
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2738
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2738
Freedom to Breathe Act
Freedom to Breathe Act
A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2738
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