This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund a long-term study examining the health effects on residents of East Palestine, Ohio, following the train derailment and chemical release that occurred on February 3, 2023. The study will be awarded to a consortium of colleges or universities with the expertise and community connections to conduct this research. The bill requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the study's progress within two years of awarding the grant and to provide results and recommendations within one year after the study is completed. Funding is authorized for fiscal year 2025 through September 30, 2029, with the amount to be determined based on what is necessary to complete the comprehensive health monitoring effort.
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