Bill · S. 3654· Senate(119-S-3654)

MOLD Act

Age: 80 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 1/15/2026
Last activity: 1/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by: Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors: - 7 - 2

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill requires housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, and relocation expenses.
Would children be better off under this?+6
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?+6
The bill improves the safety and habitability of housing for members of the Armed Forces and their families.