Congress Proposes MOLD Act to Require Independent Inspections and Stricter Safety Rules for Military Housing
The MOLD Act is currently sitting in the House Committee on Armed Services and has not seen any action since January 2026. Because no progress has been made for five months, the bill is considered stalled. A similar version of this bill exists in the Senate, but it is also not moving forward.
Companion bill: Congress Proposes Strict New Safety Rules to Protect 700,000 Military Families from Toxic Mold →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The 14 private housing companies operating 78 military housing developments would face significantly higher compliance costs, including mandatory third-party inspections, certified remediation personnel, and full financial responsibility for relocations and property loss. Companies that fail to comply could lose eligibility for performance bonuses. However, certified mold inspection and remediation businesses could see increased demand for their services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The bipartisan Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act would establish new, enforceable health standards for military housing. The bill mandates independent inspections and requires transparency in reporting health and safety threats, such as mold, to protect approximately 700,000 families.
Senator Richard Blumenthal is leading a bipartisan effort to pass the MOLD Act, targeting mold, insects, and water damage in military housing. The legislation would require the Department of Defense to protect families from exploitative landlords and ensure safe living conditions.
Advocates are pushing Congress to adopt the Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act to improve environmental health protections. The bill would establish interim guidance on humidity and water intrusion within 180 days and mandate independent third-party inspections.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
MOLD Act
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