Bill · H.R. 903· House(119-HR-903)

Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025

Age: 75 years

California

Introduced: 1/31/2025
Last activity: 1/31/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Mike Thompson
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Clean Air Act to address the impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat. It establishes a grant program allowing the EPA Administrator to fund air pollution control agencies for various mitigation and preparation activities. The bill also mandates the creation of four "Centers of Excellence" at higher education institutions to conduct research on public health effects and community responses. Additionally, it creates a competitive grant program to help states, local governments, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations develop community plans. The goal is to improve monitoring, communication, and physical protections against environmental hazards.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill authorizes significant funding for research through the establishment of four Centers of Excellence.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill establishes a grant program to mitigate the health and environmental impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly includes Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations as eligible entities for competitive grants.