Bills · S 147
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 147Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 17· LAST ACTION JAN 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because wildfire smoke has become a significant public health concern across many parts of the U.S., affecting air quality for millions. Smoke contains tiny particles that can worsen respiratory and heart conditions, especially for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health issues. If this bill becomes law, it would provide direct, tangible resources to help vulnerable communities protect themselves from harmful smoke by creating safe indoor air spaces.
Without this bill, many low-income communities and individuals at high risk might lack the resources to purchase air purifiers or find safe havens during intense smoke events, leaving them more exposed to the health dangers of polluted air. The bill aims to address a growing environmental health challenge by making clean air more accessible during increasingly common wildfire seasons.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the EPA to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to create 'cleaner air space programs.'
This establishes the funding mechanism for local initiatives to combat wildfire smoke.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant-receiving agencies to establish at least one publicly accessible 'clean air center' in areas at risk of wildfire smoke.
This provides communal safe havens for individuals to seek refuge from poor air quality during smoke events.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the distribution of at least 1,000 free, certified air filtration units and one replacement filter to low-income households with vulnerable residents.
This provides direct, in-home protection against harmful smoke for those most susceptible to its health effects.
PROVISION 04
Requires agencies to partner with at least one community-based organization to implement the program.
This ensures local knowledge and outreach are leveraged for effective program delivery.
PROVISION 05
Requires agencies to collect data on distributed units and conduct anonymous surveys on their use and effectiveness.
This ensures accountability and allows for program improvement based on real-world feedback.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 17
Introduced in Senate
JAN 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 147
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 17, 2025
Last actionJan 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 17, 2025
Senate BillS 147Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 17, 2025
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READING
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