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.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6759 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6759 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 16, 2025 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL 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. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOISTURE CONTROL AND MITIGATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess and implement emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered housing. (b) Selection of Locations.--The Secretary shall select not fewer than three and not more than five military installations at which to carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a). The Secretary shall prioritize selection of military installations in regions with elevated climate-related risk factors for mold growth, such as persistent humidity, frequent rainfall, or outdated HVAC infrastructure. (c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program established under this section, the Secretary shall-- (1) install moisture detection systems with advanced capabilities, including sensor-based humidity or spore monitoring technolog