This bill expands the federal government's efforts to combat asthma, a chronic disease affecting nearly 25 million Americans, with disproportionate impacts on Black Americans, Native Americans, Puerto Ricans, and low-income populations. The legislation directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to work with state and local health departments to educate the public about asthma management, develop state asthma control plans, and collect comprehensive data on asthma prevalence, hospitalizations, and deaths broken down by demographic factors. The bill also requires the CDC to collaborate with nonprofits and submit reports to Congress every three years recommending strategies to reduce asthma's burden, particularly for underserved communities. The legislation authorizes $70 million in funding for these programs over fiscal years 2024 through 2028, with the goal of improving asthma management practices and reducing the estimated $82 billion annual cost of the disease to the nation.
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