Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4924
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2019
Overview
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Introduced
Oct 30, 2019
Latest Action
Nov 1, 2019
Origin Chamber
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Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4924
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.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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.

Text (1)
October 30, 2019
Actions (4)
11/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
10/30/2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
10/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
10/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:43 AM