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Working together, we lift the voices of our asthma networks and partners for policy and systems changes to address asthma, asthma disparities, and social and environmental inequities.
We recognize that policies – laws, regulations, and protocols – play a large role in shaping our behavior, our environment, and ultimately our health. Local housing laws help tenants and landlords to prevent or remove indoor asthma triggers such as mold and pests. Regulations improve the air we breathe by reducing the amount of diesel pollution produced by trucks and buses. Clinical protocols ensure culturally appropriate healthcare. We are committed to working with communities, health and environmental advocates, and other stakeholders to support the creation and implementation of policies that reduce environmental triggers and other risk factors for asthma and promote good clinical care.
Policy Actions
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The Dual Threat: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat
The increased frequency and severity of recent wildfire smoke events has had a major impact on those with asthma, severely limiting their activities and increasing the risk of asthma exacerbations, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations. In response, RAMP has created a range of tools to help support people with asthma prepare for and limit the…
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RAMP Advocating for Policies to Improve Respiratory Safety of Air Cleaners in California
RAMP was proud to sponsor of SB 1308, The Ozone Safe Air Cleaners Bill, which would have directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to update California’s air cleaner regulation to align with current scientific evidence by setting a new ozone limit of 5 ppb, protecting the respiratory health of Californians. Unfortunately, the bill’s author,…
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Governor Signs AB 548, RAMP’s Healthy Housing Bill
On October 11, 2023, California Governor Newsom signed AB 548! Sponsored by RAMP and Authored by Tasha Boerner, AB 548 will introduce a proactive element to complaint-based code enforcement. The bill will require code enforcement officers to inspect additional units at a multi-family property if they find severe violations in one unit that they reasonably expect…
