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MOLD Act

USA119th CongressS-3654| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to significantly enhance health and safety protections for members of the Armed Forces and their families residing in military family housing, particularly privatized units. It addresses widespread concerns about hazardous environmental conditions, including mold contamination, which have resulted from negligent maintenance practices and inadequate government oversight. The legislation aims to alleviate the financial and health burdens faced by military families due to these unsafe living conditions, which also undermine military readiness and morale. Key provisions include the establishment of uniform health and safety standards for acceptable levels of humidity, ventilation, dampness, and water intrusion in all covered housing. It mandates independent third-party inspections for privatized military housing upon tenant turnover, receipt of a tenant complaint, or following any remediation effort, with results made transparent to tenants and reported to Congress. The bill requires housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, mold remediation, and all relocation expenses for military families forced to vacate uninhabitable units. Additionally, it establishes a 24/7 tenant complaint hotline and website, certifies mold assessment and remediation personnel, and implements quarterly reporting requirements for housing offices to ensure accountability and data transparency.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7188
Introduced in House
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • January 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7188
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7188: MOLD Act

MOLD Act

USA119th CongressS-3654| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This bill seeks to significantly enhance health and safety protections for members of the Armed Forces and their families residing in military family housing, particularly privatized units. It addresses widespread concerns about hazardous environmental conditions, including mold contamination, which have resulted from negligent maintenance practices and inadequate government oversight. The legislation aims to alleviate the financial and health burdens faced by military families due to these unsafe living conditions, which also undermine military readiness and morale. Key provisions include the establishment of uniform health and safety standards for acceptable levels of humidity, ventilation, dampness, and water intrusion in all covered housing. It mandates independent third-party inspections for privatized military housing upon tenant turnover, receipt of a tenant complaint, or following any remediation effort, with results made transparent to tenants and reported to Congress. The bill requires housing providers to bear full financial responsibility for inspections, maintenance, mold remediation, and all relocation expenses for military families forced to vacate uninhabitable units. Additionally, it establishes a 24/7 tenant complaint hotline and website, certifies mold assessment and remediation personnel, and implements quarterly reporting requirements for housing offices to ensure accountability and data transparency.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7188
Introduced in House
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • January 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7188
    Introduced in House
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7188: MOLD Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted