To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Transitional sheltering assistance In this Act: The term individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness means an individual, living in an area where the air. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Transitional sheltering assistance In this Act: The term individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness means an individual, living in an area where the air...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Transitional sheltering assistance In this Act: The term individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness means an individual, living in an area where the air.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Transitional sheltering assistance In this Act: The term individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness means an individual, living in an area where the air.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Ron Wyden
D-OR | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "federal_implementing_agencies"
- → Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is— a low-income individual
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