Congress·In Committee·S. 3654

Congress Proposes Strict New Safety Rules to Protect 700,000 Military Families from Toxic Mold

MOLD Act

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The Department of Defense will set new national limits on humidity and moisture in military homes. This is designed to stop the growth of toxic mold that has caused health problems for thousands of families living on military bases.
Private companies that manage military housing will be required to pay for independent, third-party inspections. These checks must happen every time a new family moves in, whenever a tenant complains, or after any major repairs are finished.
If a home is found to be unsafe, the housing company must pay for the family to move to a new location. They are also required to refund the family’s housing allowance for any time the home was unlivable.
A new 24/7 hotline and website will be created to let families report leaks, mold, and other hazards. The government must respond to these complaints within five business days and provide written updates on the progress of repairs.
To ensure repairs are done right, all maintenance workers and mold cleaners must hold professional certifications. The government will also publish yearly reports showing which bases have the most problems and how quickly they are being fixed.

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

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Jan 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Congressional Bill

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MOLD Act

Bill NumberS 3654

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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