US Senator Charles Schumer is urging the Trump administration to release $65 million in funds to help combat mosquito-borne diseases in the wake of a death in New York from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). He also seeks to increase Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to combat the diseases in the 2021 budget. Schumer is pushing for the Senate to pass the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, already approved by the House, which would increase resources for state and local governments to fight diseases spread by mosquitoes.
Click on the link to learn more about Senator Schumer’s call to action in the face of increasing threats from mosquito-borne diseases. Understand the implications of the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act and how it could boost resources to combat these diseases at a local level. Stay informed about public health matters affecting your community.