How HR 903 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a new grant program under the Clean Air Act to assist local communities in addressing the impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  SEC. 139. SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT-READY COMMUNITIES.

  This new section allows for the establishment of a grant program for air pollution control agencies focusing on wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  (a) Definition of Extreme Heat.--The term 'extreme heat' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025.

  Defines 'extreme heat' for the purposes of the new grant program.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  (b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator may make grants under this section to air pollution control agencies to support air pollution control agencies in developing and implementing programs that support local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating with the public about, or mitigating the environmental and public health aspects of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

  Enables the EPA to grant funds to local agencies for public health initiatives related to wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  (c) Eligible Activities.--In carrying out a program described in subsection (b), an air pollution control agency may use funds from a grant received under this section for--

  Specifies eligible activities that can be funded through the new grant program.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  (d) Allocation of Funds.--

  Outlines how funds will be allocated among air pollution control agencies based on vulnerabilities and air quality issues.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.

  Provides an authorization for the necessary appropriations to implement the new program.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  SEC. 4. RESEARCH ON WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT.

  Introduces provisions for research on public health impacts related to wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

• 42 U.S.C. 7401

  SEC. 5. COMMUNITY SMOKE AND EXTREME HEAT PLANNING.

  Establishes competitive grant programs for community planning and mitigation related to wildfire smoke and extreme heat.