The SMASH 2.0 Act reauthorizes and expands a federal program that helps states and local communities fight mosquito-borne and other vector-borne diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus. The legislation provides 100 million dollars annually from 2027 through 2031 to support disease surveillance, prevention programs, and workforce training for public health professionals. The bill encourages the use of innovative mosquito control technologies and allows recipients of federal grants to dedicate up to five percent of their funding toward continuing education for workers in the field. Additionally, the law directs the federal government to coordinate with the Strategic National Stockpile to develop plans for emergency supplies of disease control products and to work with manufacturers to ensure adequate inventory during public health emergencies.
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