A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to implement a cleaner air space program, and for other purposes.
1/22/2025, 11:56 AM
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Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to air pollution control agencies, including at least one tribal agency with jurisdiction over air quality, to implement cleaner air space programs (i.e., programs to provide clean air to the public during wildland fire smoke events). Generally, such programs must be located in areas at risk of exposure to wildland fire smoke and must help provide educational materials, clean air centers (i.e., one or more clean air rooms in a publicly accessible building), and air filtration units to certain households. Clean air rooms are rooms designed to keep levels of harmful air pollutants as low as possible during wildland fire smoke events.
Under the bill, air pollution control agencies must partner with at least one community-based organization in implementing such programs.
The main goal of the Cleaner Air Space Program is to address the issue of air pollution in the United States and protect public health. By providing financial support to air pollution control agencies, the bill seeks to enhance their ability to monitor and regulate air quality, as well as to implement measures that will reduce harmful emissions.
In addition to funding for air pollution control agencies, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving air quality. These may include research and development initiatives, public education campaigns, and partnerships with other organizations working towards the same goal. Overall, Bill 119 s 147 is a proactive measure aimed at addressing the pressing issue of air pollution in the United States. By providing grants to air pollution control agencies and supporting efforts to promote cleaner air, the legislation seeks to protect the environment and public health for future generations.
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Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to air pollution control agencies, including at least one tribal agency with jurisdiction over air quality, to implement...
Under the bill, air pollution control agencies must partner with at least one community-based organization in implementing such programs.