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This bill establishes a comprehensive national program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce health risks from indoor air contaminants. The legislation creates a framework for addressing indoor air quality by requiring the EPA to develop a list of indoor contaminants of concern, including initial substances like particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and radon, and to publish voluntary science-based guidelines for managing these contaminants. The bill mandates a national assessment of indoor air quality in schools and childcare facilities, provides technical assistance and financial support to state and local governments, and establishes voluntary certification processes for buildings that effectively minimize indoor air quality risks. Key provisions include developing model building design standards, creating an indoor air quality index, offering grants to support air quality improvement programs, and ensuring consideration of disadvantaged communities. The bill authorizes $100 million in funding annually from 2026 to 2030 and emphasizes coordination among federal agencies, consultation with experts, and a focus on protecting public health by addressing indoor air contaminants through research, education, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5123/all-info