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This bill, named the Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act, aims to enhance the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) efforts to address asthma as a significant public health issue. The bill recognizes that over 27.8 million Americans have asthma, with disproportionate impacts on Black Americans, Native individuals, and people living in poverty. It requires the CDC to develop a comprehensive program that includes providing public education about asthma prevention and management, creating state-level strategic plans to reduce asthma's burden, and implementing robust data collection and surveillance systems. The legislation mandates annual reporting to Congress on asthma-related activities, progress towards national health goals, and recommendations for improving asthma prevention and treatment. The bill also emphasizes collaboration with state health departments, nonprofit organizations, and medical societies to develop strategies that reduce asthma morbidity, mortality, and associated economic costs. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes $70 million in funding for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, with a focus on understanding and addressing the environmental, demographic, and healthcare factors that contribute to asthma's prevalence and severity.

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