Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review indoor air quality, ventilation, and heating and air conditioning performance in all buildings and property owned, operated, or maintained by federal agencies. The review would measure agencies against industry standards, including ASHRAE ventilation and thermal comfort standards and the International Mechanical Code. It would also examine how agencies monitor air quality, how often problems occur, how well oversight works, and whether HVAC workers hold accredited certifications or have completed registered apprenticeships. GAO would report its findings and recommendations to Congress within 12 months. Agencies found to have material air quality deficiencies would then have 6 months to submit corrective action plans to Congress.

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Sponsors

• James R. Walkinshaw Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors