Fix Moldy Housing Act

This bill aims to help States and Tribal governments find and clean up indoor mold in homes, schools, and other buildings. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would hire the National Academies to study when mold cleanup is needed and how to do it safely, with a report due in 1 year. Within 2 years, the EPA would issue national, nonbinding standards that say what mold levels should be checked and how to assess and fix mold safely .

The EPA would run support programs and give grants. States and Tribes could get funds to license mold assessors and cleaners, plus technical help and training. This program is funded at $50 million per year from 2026–2030. Another $50 million per year would help pay to assess and remediate mold in government buildings (including schools and housing) and in private homes. Grants could also cover up to 6 months of temporary housing and moving costs for people hit hard by mold who lack mold insurance and can’t afford to relocate. Funds must focus on low-income households and communities, and cannot be used for high‑income households. At least 20% of funds must go to government buildings and at least 20% to private homes. The federal share is capped at 60% of project costs. “State” includes DC and U.S. territories .

• Who is affected: State and Tribal governments; residents in low‑income households; people severely impacted by mold; public buildings like schools; private homes (renters and owners).
• What changes: 1‑year study and 2‑year national standards; licensing programs for mold workers; grants for assessments, cleanups, and temporary housing; priorities for low‑income areas; limits on use for high‑income households; cost share and set-asides for public buildings and private homes .
• When: Study due in 1 year; standards due in 2 years; funding authorized for fiscal years 2026–2030; temporary housing up to 6 months .