Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7188

Congress Proposes MOLD Act to Require Independent Inspections and Stricter Safety Rules for Military Housing

MOLD Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Congress Targets Military Housing Crisis with MOLD Act

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Key Points

Congress is considering a bill to fix dangerous living conditions in military housing, specifically targeting mold, water leaks, and poor air quality that have affected thousands of families.
The policy would require independent, third-party experts to inspect homes every time a family moves in or out, and whenever a tenant files a safety complaint.
Private housing companies would be legally required to pay for all mold cleanup, moving costs for families forced to leave unsafe homes, and any personal property destroyed by water or mold.
A new 24/7 hotline and public website would be created so military families can report hazards and see the safety history of their housing units before they move in.
The Department of Defense would appoint a Chief Housing Officer to oversee these rules and would have the power to cut bonuses for housing companies that fail to keep homes safe and clean.

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Impact Analysis

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Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

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Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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