SMASH 2.0 Act reauthorizes mosquito and vector-borne disease control programs, incorporating innovative technology and education.

The SMASH 2.0 Act amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize programs for mosquito-borne and other vector-borne disease surveillance and control. It allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider innovative technology for mosquito prevention and control in grant-making. Recipients of awards can use up to 5% of funds for continuing education and training, including for public health entomologists. The Act also authorizes the use of funds for technical assistance in planning and control programs, and for emergency stockpiling of vector-borne disease control products.

SMASH 2.0 Act reauthorizes mosquito and vector-borne disease control programs, incorporating innovative technology and education.

The SMASH 2.0 Act amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize programs for mosquito-borne and other vector-borne disease surveillance and control. It allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider innovative technology for mosquito prevention and control in grant-making. Recipients of awards can use up to 5% of funds for continuing education and training, including for public health entomologists. The Act also authorizes the use of funds for technical assistance in planning and control programs, and for emergency stockpiling of vector-borne disease control products.