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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

USA116th CongressS-1997| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness. The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4579)
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8421
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • June 26, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4579)


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8421
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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  • HR 116-8421: Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
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Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

USA116th CongressS-1997| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Wildfire Smoke Relief Act This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness. The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4579)
Sep 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8421
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • June 26, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4579)


  • September 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8421
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8421: Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAir qualityCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDisaster relief and insuranceFiresForests, forestry, treesHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterWomen's health