A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to improve housing, environmental health, and safety protections for members of the Armed Forces and their families living in military family housing. It requires the Secretary of Defense to establish interim guidance and final standards for acceptable levels of humidity, ventilation, dampness, and water intrusion. The legislation mandates independent third-party mold and environmental health inspections upon tenant turnover, tenant complaints, and following remediation efforts. It forces privatized housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, mold remediation, property loss, and relocation expenses for families forced to vacate uninhabitable units. Additionally, the bill sets strict certification requirements for mold assessment and remediation personnel. Finally, it creates comprehensive reporting requirements for housing offices, the Chief Housing Officer, and the Secretary of Defense to ensure transparency and accountability for elected and appointed officials.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill requires housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, and relocation expenses.
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill aims to prevent developmental issues and respiratory illnesses linked to mold exposure in children.
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill improves the safety and habitability of housing for members of the Armed Forces and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Independent Third-Party Inspections: Under section 3(c)(1), installations must use independent certified third-party inspectors to conduct mold and environmental health inspections upon tenant turnover, tenant complaints, and after remediation. This ensures objective oversight and holds contractors accountable for unsafe living conditions.
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Relocation and Financial Protections: Under section 3(c)(6), if a housing unit fails inspection, the Secretary must ensure the unit is remediated or the tenants are relocated within 30 days if they wish to move. Furthermore, section 3(e)(2)(B) requires privatized housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for all relocation expenses, property loss, and refunding basic housing allowance amounts for families forced to vacate uninhabitable units, directly saving service members from paying out-of-pocket for hazards they did not cause.
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Certified Mold Remediation: Under section 3(f), all maintenance personnel, mold assessors, and remediators must possess and maintain current certifications issued by a recognized third-party nonprofit body. This protects families by ensuring that only qualified professionals handle hazardous conditions like mold.
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Transparent Complaint and Reporting Mechanisms: Under sections 3(d) and 3(j), the bill establishes a 24/7 tenant complaint hotline and website, requires housing offices to respond within five business days, and mandates public reporting of mold complaints and inspection results. This provides military families with a clear voice and holds housing officials accountable for resolving issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions that identify potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill aims to prevent developmental issues and respiratory illnesses linked to mold exposure in children. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill improves the safety and habitability of housing for members of the Armed Forces and their families. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill shifts the financial burden of housing remediation and relocation from military families to housing providers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill requires housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, and relocation expenses.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill mandates that housing providers cover relocation costs and property loss due to unsafe conditions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill improves living conditions and safety standards for active-duty members and their families.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill addresses the need for better medical support for mold-related illnesses encountered in military housing.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/23/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana