Emergency appropriation to the University of Hawaii for Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $1,500,000 to the University of Hawaii for the Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry. This funding aims to expand and sustain services for children, first responders, elderly, and medically vulnerable residents affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. The registry has already provided services to over two thousand residents, including medical and mental health screenings, biomonitoring, and referrals to care.

Emergency appropriation to the University of Hawaii for Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $1,500,000 to the University of Hawaii for the Maui wildfire exposure study and health registry. This funding aims to expand and sustain services for children, first responders, elderly, and medically vulnerable residents affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. The registry has already provided services to over two thousand residents, including medical and mental health screenings, biomonitoring, and referrals to care.