Bills · HR 5123
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5123Environmental Protection
Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 3· LAST ACTION SEP 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because people spend a significant amount of time indoors, and poor indoor air quality can lead to various health problems, from allergies and asthma to more serious illnesses. If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated federal effort to tackle these issues by providing clearer guidance, research, and resources to identify and fix indoor air problems. This could lead to healthier learning environments for children and safer spaces for everyone.
Without this bill, efforts to improve indoor air quality might remain fragmented or underfunded, potentially leaving many people exposed to preventable health risks. The bill's focus on schools and childcare facilities is particularly important for protecting vulnerable populations, and its emphasis on disadvantaged communities helps ensure that all people, regardless of background, can benefit from improved air quality.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The EPA will establish and maintain a list of "indoor contaminants of concern" and publish science-based, voluntary guidelines for each of them.
This creates a clear, official list of dangerous indoor pollutants and provides guidance for how to manage them, helping people know what to look for and how to act.
PROVISION 02
The program will provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance to identify, eliminate, or reduce indoor air contaminants, including support for monitoring humidity and preventing mold.
This provision offers practical help and knowledge to building owners and the public, empowering them to improve their indoor environments.
PROVISION 03
The EPA will specifically support efforts to improve indoor air quality in buildings used by local educational agencies (schools) and covered childcare facilities.
This targets environments where children spend a lot of time, aiming to protect a particularly vulnerable population from health risks.
PROVISION 04
The program will work to develop and adopt model provisions for building codes to improve indoor air quality while also considering comfort, safety, and energy conservation.
This aims to proactively integrate better air quality practices into new construction and renovations, making buildings healthier by design.
PROVISION 05
The program must ensure consideration of disadvantaged communities and individuals, providing access to financial and technical assistance regardless of income, race, or other factors.
This ensures that efforts to improve indoor air quality reach all segments of society, addressing potential environmental justice concerns.
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1 + 24
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 21 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 3
Introduced in House
SEP 3
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5123
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Last actionSep 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025
House BillHR 5123Environmental Protection
Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
24
COMPLEXITY
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