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Grants for Community Protection Against Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat.

This Act establishes federal grant programs to help local communities and agencies prepare for and mitigate the public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. The funding supports equipping public buildings with air filtration systems to serve as clean air shelters, distributing protective gear like masks, and improving local air quality monitoring and public communication. Citizens will benefit from safer public spaces and better access to protective resources during environmental crises.
Key points
Funding for public buildings to install air filtration, creating designated "clean air spaces" during smoke and heat events.
Authorization to purchase and distribute protective equipment, including N-95 masks and portable air filters, to the public.
Establishment of research centers to study the health effects of smoke and extreme heat and develop community response strategies.
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Additional Information
Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023
Print number: S 2383
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-07-19