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Congress·In Committee·about 1 month ago

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

Also known as: MOLD Act

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Impact Analysis

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

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.
HousingVeteransHealthcare

Milestones

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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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News 12 Long Island·about 1 month ago

Senator pushes MOLD Act aimed at unsafe military rental housing

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

MOLD Act

Bill NumberHR 7188
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Cosponsors

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D: 3R: 6

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