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Protecting children from wildfire smoke: review of school and childcare policies.

This Act aims to enhance the safety of children in schools, childcare settings, and during extracurricular activities, in the face of wildfire smoke threats. The Environmental Protection Agency will commission a review of current policies and strategies to identify gaps and propose better solutions. As a result, parents can expect educational facilities to be better prepared to protect their children from harmful smoke.
Key points
The Environmental Protection Agency will commission experts to assess current policies protecting children from wildfire smoke in schools and childcare settings.
The review aims to identify gaps in research and policy, and propose new strategies to better protect children, especially in under-resourced facilities.
The goal is to ensure that K-12 students and young children in childcare, including those in summer camps and sports, are adequately protected from wildfire smoke risks.
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Print number: 119_HR_4976
Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2025-08-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4976.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Environmental Protection Agency will commission experts to assess current policies protecting children from wildfire smoke in schools and childcare settings.
  • The review aims to identify gaps in research and policy, and propose new strategies to better protect children, especially in under-resourced facilities.
  • The goal is to ensure that K-12 students and young children in childcare, including those in summer camps and sports, are adequately protected from wildfire smoke risks.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Education Environment Health