Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10273

Caption

To direct the Secretary of Defense, in consultation the heads of certain agencies and organizations, to conduct a study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in covered military housing, and for other purposes.

Impact

The implications of HB 10273 could be significant for military families' health and safety. Given the prevalence of mold in various living conditions, understanding its effects can lead to improved housing standards and better health outcomes for those in military service. The study will detail the health burden associated with mold exposure, which could highlight the need for more stringent housing regulations and preventative measures on military installations. This may ultimately influence policy regarding housing quality and health in military contexts.

Summary

House Bill 10273 directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military housing. This initiative aims to assess the impact of mold exposure on both service members and their families living in military accommodations. The bill outlines collaboration with multiple federal health and housing agencies to ensure the findings are comprehensive and based on the most current scientific literature. A report summarizing this study is required to be submitted to Congress within three years of the bill's enactment.

Contention

While the bill presents a proactive approach to addressing mold-related health issues, discussions may arise surrounding resource allocation and implementation of new standards. Stakeholders, including military families and health professionals, may have varying levels of concern about the adequacy of current inspections and remediation processes. As the bill progresses, it may face scrutiny regarding the timeline for the study and the subsequent enforcement of any new safety standards. The balance between ensuring prompt action and thorough research will be a key point of contention.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1977

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

US HB8455

To direct the Secretaries of the military departments concerned to conduct a feasibility study develop a plan to carry out a program to construct facilities of covered military housing and to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on such study, and for other purposes.

US HB3988

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a study and submit a report about how Federal agencies identify and record cases of housing loss in the United States, and for other purposes.

US HB7603

To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 is conducted using technology that uses artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

US HB10475

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes.

US HB10484

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase participation by women in clinical trials that are conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.

US HB10488

To establish an advisory committee on military financial services in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

US HB3523

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to designate certain covered organizations as Foreign Financial Threat Organizations, and for other purposes.

US HB1978

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

US HB10038

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program on the provision of naloxone to veterans and their caregivers, and for other purposes.

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