Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act

Sponsor: James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic-VA)July 22, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Requires a check-up of air quality in all federal buildings

This bill would make the government's watchdog agency, the Comptroller General, check the air quality in all federal buildings. It aims to find and fix problems with heating, cooling, and ventilation. This could lead to healthier workplaces for federal employees and visitors. Federal agencies found with issues would need to create plans to fix them.

What Would Change

Currently, no comprehensive review of indoor air quality is required across all federal buildings by the Comptroller General. If this bill becomes law, the Comptroller General would conduct such a review. Federal agencies found with significant air quality problems would then be required to submit plans to fix them. These plans would go to Congress within 6 months of the report.

Key Provisions

Requires the Comptroller General to review indoor air quality, ventilation, and heating/cooling systems in all federal buildings and properties.
Evaluates if federal agencies meet specific air quality and ventilation standards in their buildings, from design to daily use.
Mandates a report to Congress within 12 months, detailing findings and recommendations for improvements.
Requires federal agencies identified with air quality problems to submit a plan to fix them to Congress within 6 months of the report.
Assesses the qualifications and certifications of contractors and workers performing HVAC and air quality-related work in federal facilities.

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Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act

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