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S 3183119th CongressIn Committee
Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop safety standards for wildland firefighters, including respiratory protection equipment for smoke exposure, and requires coordination with federal agencies to establish appropriate exposure limits and protective measures.
Key Points
- 1Develops strategy for respiratory protection equipment
- 2Establishes smoke exposure limits for wildland firefighters
- 3Requires coordination with NIOSH and OSHA
- 4Mandates use of protective equipment when exposure limits exceeded
- 5Authorizes appropriations for implementation
Impact Areas
Wildland firefightingOccupational safetyForest managementPublic healthFederal land management
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