To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered housing, to standardize certain mold remediation guidelines, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a pilot program to test new technologies for preventing and mitigating moisture and mold in military housing. It also directs the Secretary of Defense to create standardized guidelines for mold remediation across all military departments, aligning them with existing health and environmental standards and industry best practices. The program and guidelines will be evaluated and reported to Congress.
Key provisions
- Establish a 5-year pilot program to test emerging moisture control technologies in military housing.
- Prioritize pilot program locations based on climate-related risk factors.
- Require the installation of advanced moisture detection systems.
- Mandate the development of uniform mold remediation guidelines across all military departments.
- Ensure guidelines align with municipal, state, and industry standards.
- Require the guidelines to apply to contracts and remediation procedures after their issuance.
- Direct the Secretary of Defense to report on the pilot program’s results and implementation plans.
- Define ‘covered housing’ as housing provided under specific sections of the U.S. Code.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Military personnel and families
- Military housing facilities
- Military departments
- Contractors involved in mold remediation
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