S2856-119

Introduced

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Sep 18, 2025

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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

Healthcare

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Healthcare
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness" §idE0BAF63CDDAC415B9373491FFE8CBC8D

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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