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Introduced
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act, authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide transitional sheltering assistance to individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires. The bill defines "individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness" as low-income individuals, parents or guardians with young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. FEMA is directed to assist qualified entities, such as state/local governments and public health authorities, in purchasing and providing smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including air filters, respirators, and weatherproofing devices. If this equipment is insufficient, the bill allows FEMA to provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to those at risk.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/21/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2423/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2423/BILLS-117s2423is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2423/BILLS-117s2423is.pdf.pdf |
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