Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025

# Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Cleaner Air Spaces Act would direct the EPA to provide grants to air quality agencies to help communities protect themselves from wildfire smoke pollution. The programs would focus on areas frequently affected by wildfire smoke and would include creating "clean air rooms" (specially designed rooms that filter out harmful air pollutants) in public buildings, distributing air filtration units to households, and providing educational materials about smoke exposure. At least one tribal air quality agency must receive funding under the program. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects residents of areas prone to wildfire smoke exposure—particularly in western states. Low- and moderate-income households would benefit from free or subsidized air filtration units, and the general public would gain access to clean air centers during smoke events.

The bill also requires air quality agencies to partner with local community organizations to implement these programs effectively. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 147) was introduced by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.