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This bill addresses indoor mold issues through a comprehensive approach involving research, standards development, and financial assistance. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will first commission the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on when and how to assess and remediate indoor mold, with a report to Congress due within one year. Within two years, the EPA will develop nonbinding national standards identifying mold levels that require assessment and establishing guidelines for safe mold assessment and remediation. The bill then creates a program to help state and tribal governments address mold problems, which includes awarding $50 million annually from 2026-2030 in grants to establish licensing programs for mold professionals, provide technical assistance, and administer training seminars. Additionally, the bill provides separate grant funding to help state and tribal governments assess and remediate mold in public buildings, schools, housing, and private residential properties, with priority given to low-income communities and areas prone to mold. The grants can also cover temporary housing costs for individuals severely impacted by mold who lack insurance or financial resources. The federal government will cover up to 60% of the costs, with at least 20% of funds dedicated to government buildings and 20% to private residential properties.

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