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Introduced
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
In Committee
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2023, directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to implement a "cleaner air space program." The program aims to establish "clean air centers" in areas at risk of wildland fire smoke, distribute eligible air filtration units to low-income households with individuals vulnerable to the health effects of smoke, and collect data on the program's implementation and effectiveness. The bill authorizes $30 million over fiscal years 2024-2026 for the grant program, with up to 10% of the funds used for administrative expenses.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Michael Bennet (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 06/13/2023)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1948/all-info | 06/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1948/BILLS-118s1948is.pdf | 07/08/2023 |
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