Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Tonko
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a national EPA Indoor Air Quality Program to cut health risks from indoor air contaminants. It directs the EPA to research contaminants, publish guidance, provide training and technical help, support voluntary building certifications, and help schools and childcare facilities monitor and fix indoor air problems.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
National indoor air guidance and index study
If enacted, EPA would set a national list of indoor air contaminants within five years. The list must include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, formaldehyde, and radon. EPA would publish science-based, voluntary guidelines and review them at least every five years. EPA would also ask the National Academy to study a public indoor air quality index within one year. The study report would be due two years later and would use $1 million authorized for this work.
New EPA help to cut indoor air risks
If enacted, EPA would run a national program to cut indoor air risks. It would fund research, publish voluntary guidance, and offer technical help. Congress would be asked to provide $100 million each year from 2026 through 2030. EPA could give grants, with the federal share up to 75% of project costs. The program would prioritize low-income and disadvantaged communities. Actual spending would still need later appropriations.
Cleaner air in schools and childcare
If enacted, EPA would assess indoor air in school and childcare buildings. The first national check would be due within three years, then at least every five years. EPA would report to Congress and give tailored help to schools, Tribes, and low-income communities. EPA would make sure at least one building certification works for schools and childcare. An advisory group with parents, staff, and experts would guide the work.
Model building codes for cleaner air
If enacted, EPA would publish model building-code rules within one year. The rules would set minimum ventilation, filtration, and air-cleaning levels. EPA would also estimate compliance costs and 30-year health benefits at least 12 months after its recommendation. EPA would review the model rules at least every three years and coordinate with the Energy Department.
Voluntary healthy building certifications
If enacted, EPA would offer voluntary healthy building certifications. Owners would follow EPA indoor air guidelines and keep an air quality plan. EPA could run the program or recognize trusted third-party programs. Existing buildings could earn certification after improvements.
Keeps OSHA and local rules in place
If enacted, this bill would keep other laws in place. EPA actions here would not replace state or local rules. It would also make clear that EPA is not using OSHA’s workplace-safety authority under this bill.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Tonko
NY • D
Cosponsors
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Quigley
IL • D
Sponsored 9/11/2025
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 9/11/2025
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Morrison
MN • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Harder (CA)
CA • D
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Dexter
OR • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Vargas
CA • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Kennedy (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 2/23/2026
Mullin
CA • D
Sponsored 3/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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