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Introduced
12/08/2021
12/08/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
12/09/2021
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, aims to provide transitional sheltering assistance to individuals who are at risk of illness due to unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires. It defines "individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness" as low-income individuals, parents or guardians with children under 19, pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The bill authorizes the President, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program, to provide these individuals with smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, such as air filters, respirators, and weatherproofing materials, and to offer cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance when the prevention equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 12/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6190/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6190/BILLS-117hr6190ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr6190/BILLS-117hr6190ih.pdf.pdf |
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