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Legislative Tracker

The MOLD Act

The Military Housing Oversight and Livability Disclosure Act would establish federal mold remediation standards for all privatized military base housing and create enforceable rights for military families.

Legislative Progress5 of 8 milestones complete
Status: In Committee — Senate Armed Services
Key Provisions
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IICRC S520 Adoption

Requires DoD to adopt IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation as the mandatory protocol for all military base housing remediation.

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30-Day Remediation Mandate

Mold identified in military housing must be professionally remediated within 30 days of identification. Operators face financial penalties for non-compliance.

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72-Hour Disclosure

Base housing operators must disclose mold test results to residents within 72 hours of receiving them. Withholding results is a federal violation.

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Alternative Housing

Military families displaced by mold remediation must be provided alternative housing at no cost for the duration of remediation.

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Whistleblower Protection

Establishes federal whistleblower protections for military families who report housing deficiencies to base commanders or DoD inspectors.

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Federal Cause of Action

Creates a federal private right of action for military families whose housing complaints are not addressed within the statutory timeframe.

Legislative Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Senate bill introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Jan 22, 2026
House companion bill introduced — 18 co-sponsors at introduction
Feb 3, 2026
Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee and House Veterans Affairs Committee
Feb 28, 2026
Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing scheduled
Mar 15, 2026
IICRC and Restoration Industry Association submit letters of support
Apr 2026
Full committee markup vote — pending
Summer 2026
Floor vote — pending passage of committee markup
TBD
Presidential signature / enactment
Military Housing Mold — By the Numbers
200,000+
Privatized housing units
Source: DoD Inspector General
47,000+
Families reporting mold complaints (2020–2025)
Source: Military Family Advisory Network
68 days
Avg. response time to mold complaints
Source: DoD IG Report, 2024
31%
Complaints resulting in full remediation
Source: MFAN Survey, 2025
12,400+
Families who relocated due to mold
Source: DoD Housing Survey, 2025
22
Senate co-sponsors (as of Apr 2026)
Source: Congress.gov

Support the MOLD Act

Military families deserve safe housing. Contact your representative to urge co-sponsorship of the MOLD Act.

MOLD Act Coverage
IICRC Mold Remediation Standard Cited in 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
January 5, 2026 · 5 min read
New Military Housing Bill Puts IICRC Certifications and Mold Standard Front and Center
January 15, 2026 · 4 min read
2026 NDAA Mandates IICRC Mold Standard for Military Housing: Full Legislative Analysis
January 5, 2026 · 5 min read
States Advance Contractor Fraud Legislation Following Active Disaster Seasons
March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
California Advances Legislation to Require Wildfire-Resistant Construction in High-Risk Zones
April 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Mold Disclosure Bills Advance in Multiple States, Creating New Requirements for Property Transactions
February 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Insurance Reform Legislation Across Multiple States Is Reshaping the Restoration Industry's Operating Environment
March 28, 2026 · 5 min read
EPA Updates Lead-Safe Renovation Rule, Expanding Requirements for Restoration Contractors
January 20, 2026 · 4 min read

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