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Military Housing Safety: New Standards to Eliminate Mold and Protect Families.

This Act mandates a comprehensive study on the health effects of indoor residential mold in military housing on service members and their families, including children. Based on the study, the Department of Defense must establish strict new standards for mold prevention, inspection, and remediation to ensure safe and healthy living conditions on military installations. The goal is to protect residents' health and improve quality of life by eliminating toxic mold exposure.
Key points
Requires a major scientific study on the health impact of mold in military housing, focusing particularly on respiratory illnesses and children's health.
Mandates the creation of rigorous new health and safety standards for preventing, detecting, and cleaning up mold in both new and existing housing on military bases.
Requires military health professionals to receive recurring training on recognizing illnesses caused by toxic mold exposure.
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Print number: 118_S_5318
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-11-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5318.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a major scientific study on the health impact of mold in military housing, focusing particularly on respiratory illnesses and children's health.
  • Mandates the creation of rigorous new health and safety standards for preventing, detecting, and cleaning up mold in both new and existing housing on military bases.
  • Requires military health professionals to receive recurring training on recognizing illnesses caused by toxic mold exposure.
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 2025-12-26.

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