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119-hr-2746119th CongressWALLET

Fix Moldy Housing Act

Sponsored By: Representative Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Introduced

Summary

Sets nonbinding national mold standards and funds state and tribal programs to assess and remediate indoor mold. This bill would direct the EPA to commission a National Academies study, issue national guidance on when and how to assess and remediate indoor mold, and create grant programs to build licensing systems and pay for mold cleanup.

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  • Families and households: Helps pay to assess and clean mold in government buildings (including schools) and in severely impacted private homes. Grants may cover temporary housing for up to 6 months for people who lack insurance and sufficient resources.
  • State and Tribal governments and local programs: Provides grants to establish and operate licensing programs for mold assessors and remediators, plus technical assistance and training, with preference for areas highly susceptible to mold. Authorizes $50 million per year for FY2026–2030 for this licensing assistance program.
  • Low-income and program limits: Prioritizes remediation in low-income housing and communities, requires at least 20 percent of yearly funds go to government-owned buildings and at least 20 percent to private residential properties, and caps the federal share at 60 percent in any fiscal year.

*Would authorize $50 million per year for each of the two grant streams from FY2026 through FY2030, about $100 million per year overall, increasing federal spending during those years.*

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Build state mold licensing and training

The EPA would give grants to states and tribes to set up and run mold licensing programs. The EPA would also give technical help and run training seminars. The program would favor places with high mold risk. The bill would authorize $50 million each year for 2026–2030.

Grants to fix moldy homes and schools

The EPA would fund state and tribal grants to check and clean mold in public buildings and private homes. Grants could also cover up to 6 months of temporary housing and moving costs for uninsured people with severe mold. States must run a mold licensing program, decide aid case by case, and cannot fund homes occupied by high‑income households. The federal share would be capped at 60%, and at least 20% of funds must go to public buildings and 20% to homes. The bill would authorize $50 million each year for 2026–2030 and prioritize low‑income housing and high‑risk areas.

National study and mold safety standards

The EPA would hire the National Academies to study when to check indoor mold and how to fix it safely. The study would be due within 1 year after enactment and sent to Congress. Within 2 years, the EPA, with other agencies, would issue nonbinding national standards on when to assess mold and how to remediate it. The standards would guide states, building owners, and cleanup workers but would not be mandates.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

MI • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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