The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund a long-term study of possible human health effects from the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the later venting and burning of chemicals. The study must be carried out by a consortium of public or private colleges or universities with relevant expertise. Entities with ties to affected communities receive additional consideration. The Secretary must report on the study’s progress within two years of an award and report on its results within one year after they are published.
The study would examine health effects connected to the derailment and chemical release. The bill does not describe individual health services or other direct assistance for residents.
The bill authorizes funding as needed for fiscal year 2026, with funds available through September 30, 2030. It does not specify an amount.
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