Senate Bill 1812
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1812
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to research and mitigate the impacts of smoke emissions from wildland fires.
Specifically, the EPA must establish (1) four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke at institutions of higher education, and (2) a grant program to support community mitigation efforts.
June 12, 2019
06/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
06/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:33 AM