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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Latest Action · December 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 6759 requires the Department of Defense to launch a pilot program testing new moisture control and mold prevention technologies in military housing at three to five installations, with a focus on regions prone to humidity and mold growth. The Secretary of Defense must begin the program within 90 days and will evaluate advanced detection systems, modern remediation tools, and necessary infrastructure upgrades while training personnel and submitting progress reports to Congress. Separately, the bill mandates that the Pentagon establish uniform mold remediation standards across all military departments within 180 days, aligned with existing state and industry standards, and apply these guidelines to all new mold remediation contracts and procedures going forward. The pilot program runs for five years, and the Secretary must report on results and cost-benefit analyses to congressional defense committees. This legislation affects active-duty military personnel and their families living in military housing by improving mold management practices and establishing consistent, standardized approaches to prevention and remediation across the armed forces.
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