119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9886
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in all federal buildings and facilities. The review will assess how well federal agencies comply with established air quality standards, examine current monitoring and testing procedures, identify recurring air quality problems, and evaluate whether contractors and workers performing this work hold proper certifications and apprenticeships. The GAO must submit its findings and recommendations to Congress within 12 months of the law's enactment, and any federal agencies found to have significant air quality problems then have 6 months to develop and submit corrective action plans to Congress. This legislation affects all federal departments and agencies that own or operate buildings, as well as contractors and workers who maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in federal facilities. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts but requires the GAO to complete this analysis within a defined timeline.