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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 5, 2017Health
S. 849

SMASH Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 6, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 1, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants for mosquito control programs. The grant program is expanded so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must give preference to applicants that have: (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is consistent with existing state preparedness plans. The requirement for matching funds may be waived if the area covered by a grant applicant has an extreme need due to the size or density of the potentially impacted human population, the size or density of the mosquito population that requires heightened control, or the severity of the mosquito-borne disease.

(Sec. 3) CDC grants to help public health agencies improve surveillance and response activities are extended through FY2022.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must report on the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the United States and territories.

What just happenedSep 8, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME](I-ME)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  1. Sep 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Sep 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Sep 7, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Sep 7, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Sep 6, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5018-5019; text: S5018-5019)

  6. Sep 6, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5018-5019; text: S5018-5019)

  7. May 1, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.

  8. May 1, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. May 1, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. Apr 26, 2017Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 6, 201735

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 1, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants for mosquito control programs. The grant program is expanded so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must give preference to applicants that have: (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is consistent with existing state preparedness plans. The requirement for matching funds may be waived if the area covered by a grant applicant has an extreme need due to the size or density of the potentially impacted human population, the size or density of the mosquito population that requires heightened control, or the severity of the mosquito-borne disease.

(Sec. 3) CDC grants to help public health agencies improve surveillance and response activities are extended through FY2022.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must report on the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the United States and territories.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 1, 20171

Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants for mosquito control programs. The grant program is expanded so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must give preference to applicants that have: (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is consistent with existing state preparedness plans. The requirement for matching funds may be waived if the area covered by a grant applicant has an extreme need due to the size or density of the potentially impacted human population, the size or density of the mosquito population that requires heightened control, or the severity of the mosquito-borne disease.

(Sec. 3) CDC grants to help public health agencies improve surveillance and response activities are extended through FY2022.

(Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must report on the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the United States and territories.

Introduced in SenateApr 5, 2017

Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act or the SMASH Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants for mosquito control programs. The grant program is expanded so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must give preference to applicants that have: (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is consistent with existing state preparedness plans. The requirement for matching funds may be waived if the area covered by a grant applicant has an extreme need due to the size or density of the human population, the size or density of the mosquito population, or the severity of the mosquito-borne disease.

CDC grants to help public health agencies improve surveillance and response activities are extended through FY2022.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the United States and territories.

SMASH Act — Informed