SMASH 2.0 Act

The SMASH 2.0 Act reauthorizes $100 million annually for mosquito control programs from 2024 to 2028, supporting state and local health departments managing mosquito-borne disease prevention. It requires grant recipients to consider innovative technology for mosquito control and allows up to 5% of funds for training public health workers. The bill also mandates coordination with the Strategic National Stockpile to stockpile nonperishable products for controlling disease-carrying insects during emergencies. This law directly affects public health agencies responsible for mosquito abatement and vector-borne disease response.