Wildfire Smoke Relief: Equipment and Shelter for At-Risk Individuals
This act aims to provide assistance to individuals living in areas with unhealthy air quality due to wildfires. It includes support for purchasing smoke-inhalation prevention equipment and, if necessary, transitional sheltering for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, or those with chronic illnesses.
Key points
Access to free smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including air filters, N95 masks, and home sealing devices, for individuals at risk of smoke-related illnesses.
Option for transitional sheltering assistance if prevention equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness from wildfire smoke.
Assistance targets low-income individuals, parents with children under 19, pregnant women, individuals 65 or older, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2856
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-09-18