"Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act"
Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act
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Summary
Authorizes EPA grants to help communities upgrade air quality systems and protect vulnerable populations, including children with asthma, from hazardous wildfire smoke and extreme heat.
Full Description
Authorizes EPA to make grants to states and communities for air quality upgrades, HVAC improvements, and clean air centers to protect residents from wildfire smoke and extreme heat events that worsen asthma and respiratory conditions.
Key Provisions
Authorizes EPA grants for air quality upgrades. Funds HVAC improvements and clean air centers. Protects vulnerable populations including asthma patients. Addresses climate-driven wildfire smoke.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Votes & Legislative History
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
Montana Stock Albuterol Law
Emergency use of stock albuterol in school setting
Permits public and nonpublic schools to stock albuterol inhalers for emergency use on students or nonstudents experiencing respiratory distress.
Arizona Stock Albuterol Law
Administration of Albuterol Sulfate in Schools
Allows schools to procure, stock, and administer albuterol sulfate to students experiencing respiratory distress and provides civil liability immunity for trained personnel.
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