Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2023

S 1948, the Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2023, creates a federal grant program to help low-income households with high-risk members (like those with health conditions, disabilities, or older adults) during wildfire smoke events. The bill authorizes $30 million over three years to fund air pollution control agencies, requiring them to establish free "clean air centers" in smoke-prone areas and distribute at least 1,000 certified air filtration units per program to eligible households at no cost. These units must meet strict standards (like HEPA filtration and Energy Star certification), and agencies must partner with community organizations, provide education, and conduct follow-up surveys to assess effectiveness. The program mandates annual reporting to Congress on implementation and outcomes to evaluate potential expansion.