Mike Thompson (D-CA)
Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 23 Democratic cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes significant funding for research through the establishment of four Centers of Excellence.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill establishes a grant program to mitigate the health and environmental impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.
- Scored +4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill explicitly includes Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations as eligible entities for competitive grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Air Quality Protections: Air pollution control agencies can use grants to equip public buildings with air filtration systems to serve as cleaner air spaces during smoke or heat events (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 4).
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Access to Protective Equipment: The bill allows for the purchase and distribution of face masks, N-95 respirators, and portable air filtration systems to help people protect themselves (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 5).
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Support for Vulnerable Groups: The grant distribution formula considers the vulnerability of communities to wildfire smoke and extreme heat (Section 3, subsection d, paragraph 2).
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Enhanced Public Information: Funding can be used for monitoring and communicating data regarding air quality conditions to the public (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Targeted Research: The establishment of Centers of Excellence will research the health effects of smoke and extreme heat, specifically including the health of outdoor workers (Section 4, subsection a, paragraph 1).
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Financial Assistance for Local Needs: Subgrants can be provided to private or public entities with demonstrated financial need for protective gear or weatherization measures (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations as eligible entities for competitive grants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides for subgrants to entities with demonstrated financial need for protective equipment and weatherization. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Enhanced air quality and extreme heat mitigation can benefit those with health vulnerabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes significant funding for research through the establishment of four Centers of Excellence.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill establishes a grant program to mitigate the health and environmental impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill funds community resources like air filtration and personal protective equipment to mitigate health risks.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill allows for subgrants to entities with demonstrated financial need for protective gear or weatherization.
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 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.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California