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H.R.4924: Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 30, 2019
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Oct. 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.
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |