What does Preamble of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Clean Air Act. It aims to establish a grant program. The grant program would support local communities. The program's focus is on addressing the environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'Administrator' refers to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The definition of 'extreme heat' will be established through a rulemaking process by the Administrator, involving consultation with other Federal agency heads. The term 'Indian Tribe' is defined as it is in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The term 'Native Hawaiian organization' is defined as it is in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

What does SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT-READY COMMUNITIES. of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Clean Air Act to establish the 'Smoke and Extreme Heat-Ready Communities' program. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may provide grants to air pollution control agencies to support programs addressing wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Eligible activities include monitoring air quality, conducting community outreach, deploying monitoring equipment, and equipping public buildings with air filtration systems. Funds can also be used for purchasing protective equipment, providing subgrants for protective gear or weatherization, and other activities deemed necessary by the Administrator. Grant distribution will be based on a formula considering community vulnerability to wildfire smoke and extreme heat and a state's propensity for poor air quality. The term 'extreme heat' is defined as having the meaning given in the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025.

What does RESEARCH ON WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT. of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes 'Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat' at institutions of higher education. These centers will conduct research on the public health effects of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, including impacts on outdoor workers. The research will also focus on developing community responses to wildfire smoke and extreme heat events. Priority will be given to institutions with expertise in air quality, outreach experience, and established relationships with relevant agencies and organizations. Institutions located in areas economically or environmentally impacted by wildfire smoke or extreme heat will also receive priority. The Administrator is authorized to appropriate $10,000,000 annually for the centers, starting in fiscal year 2026. Research will also be conducted to develop interventions, improve monitoring tools, and create communication strategies related to smoke and extreme heat. An additional $20,000,000 is authorized annually for this research, beginning in fiscal year 2026.

What does COMMUNITY SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT PLANNING. of Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Administrator to assist eligible entities in developing and implementing community plans for mitigating the impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Eligible entities include States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Grant applications must include a plan to collaborate with a public institution of higher education or research institution with expertise in air quality and relevant outreach experience. The Administrator may provide technical assistance to eligible entities for grant applications and project implementation. The section authorizes $50,000,000 for the Administrator to carry out this section for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.

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Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/31/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Mike Thompson (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to create a grant program providing funds to air pollution control agencies for programs addressing wildfire smoke and extreme heat, prioritizing vulnerable communities and states with poor air quality.
The bill establishes 'Centers of Excellence' at higher education institutions to conduct research on the public health effects of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, with annual funding of $30 million.
It establishes a competitive grant program to assist states, local governments, tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations in developing and implementing community plans for mitigating the impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat, authorizing $50 million for fiscal year 2026.

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