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HOUSE 481118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.

Last Action
6/7/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • 2023-01-24Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2023-01-24Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-24Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-24 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Doris Matsui (D-CA)
  • Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
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