Bill · H.R. 10233· House(119-HR-10233)
SMASH 2.0 Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health 2.0 Act or the SMASH 2.0 Act. It reauthorizes programs focused on mosquito-borne and other vector-borne disease surveillance and control. The legislation allows the Secretary to consider the use of innovative and novel technology for mosquito prevention and control when making certain grants. It updates the uses of funds to include technical assistance, training, and education for individuals carrying out these activities. The bill extends funding of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Finally, it allows for coordination with the Strategic National Stockpile to prepare an emergency supply of nonperishable vector-borne disease control products.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+6
The bill enhances preparedness for vector-borne disease outbreaks through strategic stockpiling and technological innovation.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill improves public health through enhanced disease surveillance and vector control.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
The bill enhances national readiness through the strategic stockpiling of control products.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 2, the Secretary may consider the use of innovative and novel technology for mosquito prevention and control when making grants. This could help communities find new and better ways to handle mosquito problems.
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Under section 2, award recipients may use up to 5 percent of their total amount for continuing education and training, including support for public health entomologists. This helps ensure that the people doing the work are properly trained.
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Under section 2, the Secretary may prepare the Strategic National Stockpile for stockpiling an emergency supply of nonperishable vector-borne disease control products and incorporate this into the national strategy. This helps the country be better prepared for disease emergencies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+6Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York