SMASH 2.0 Act

Key Points

• This bill provides 100 million dollars every year from 2026 through 2030 to help local governments track and control mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases. This money helps communities stay ahead of potential health threats before they become major outbreaks.
• It allows health officials to use new and modern technology to stop mosquitoes from spreading. This could include using high tech tools or new methods that are more effective than traditional sprays.
• The plan sets up an emergency supply of bug fighting tools in the national stockpile. This ensures the country is ready with the right supplies if there is a sudden surge in diseases like West Nile or Zika.
• Local agencies can use a small part of their grant money to train experts who study insects. This helps make sure the people working on these programs have the best skills and knowledge to protect the public.
• The government will also create a national strategy to work with manufacturers. This part of the plan makes sure the country can quickly buy and distribute the supplies needed to kill dangerous insects during an emergency.

Impact Analysis

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