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Healthy at Home Act: Combating Mold and Boosting Safety in Federal Housing

This Act aims to improve health and safety conditions in housing, with a focus on federally-assisted housing, by combating toxic mold and other hazards. It introduces new inspection standards, strengthens tenants' rights to information about building conditions, and imposes financial consequences on landlords who fail to make necessary repairs. Citizens will benefit from better health protection and greater awareness of their living environment's quality.
Key points
Landlords will lose tax depreciation deductions if their properties fail NSPIRE inspections and deficiencies are not cured within 90 days (subject to extensions).
Introduction of model construction and inspection standards focused on mold prevention and remediation, to be applied to new federally funded construction and rehabilitation projects.
Tenant rights are strengthened: direct notification of inspection results, the ability to vote for a second inspection, and requirements for staffing a complaint hotline.
Authorizes $250 million for grants and low-interest loans for owners of Section 8 properties to fund capital improvements and eliminate hazards like mold, lead, or radon.
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Print number: 118_S_2834
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy at Home Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2834.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landlords will lose tax depreciation deductions if their properties fail NSPIRE inspections and deficiencies are not cured within 90 days (subject to extensions).
  • Introduction of model construction and inspection standards focused on mold prevention and remediation, to be applied to new federally funded construction and rehabilitation projects.
  • Tenant rights are strengthened: direct notification of inspection results, the ability to vote for a second inspection, and requirements for staffing a complaint hotline.
  • Authorizes $250 million for grants and low-interest loans for owners of Section 8 properties to fund capital improvements and eliminate hazards like mold, lead, or radon.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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