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HR 9886

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality conditions across all Federal buildings, facilities, and real property, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Fitzpatrick and 2 co-sponsors

The bill directs a GAO-wide assessment of indoor air quality in all federal buildings to identify conditions, risks, and actionable improvements.

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Bill Summary · HR 9886

Overview

HR 9886, introduced in the 119th Congress, directs the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive review of indoor air quality (IAQ) conditions across all federal buildings, facilities, and real property. The bill emphasizes a nationwide assessment to identify IAQ conditions, potential risks, and recommended improvements within federal properties.

Purpose and Intent

  • To obtain a comprehensive, government-wide assessment of indoor air quality in all federally owned or leased properties.
  • To inform federal policy, procurement, operations, and maintenance practices related to IAQ.
  • To identify health, safety, and operational risks linked to indoor air quality for federal occupants and users.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Mandated Study: Directs the Comptroller General (the GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of IAQ conditions across all federal buildings, facilities, and real property.
  • Scope of Review: The assessment is expected to cover current IAQ conditions, compliance with applicable standards, monitoring practices, data collection, and reporting mechanisms. It should also identify deficiencies, risk factors, and population segments at greater risk (e.g., sensitive occupancy groups).
  • Data and Methodology: Requires documentation of methodologies for evaluating IAQ, including air sampling protocols, ventilation system assessments, filtration performance, maintenance schedules, and commissioning results for federal properties.
  • Recommendations: The GAO must provide findings with specific recommendations to improve IAQ, prioritize funding needs, and guide federal procurement and facility management policies related to ventilation, filtration, and building operations.
  • Reporting: The bill likely requires a final report with actionable insights and timelines, though exact reporting deadlines would be specified in the enacted text.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Federal Agencies and Property Managers: Entities responsible for operation, maintenance, and oversight of federal buildings (e.g., General Services Administration facilities, military, civilian agencies) would be evaluated and guided on IAQ improvements.
  • Federal Occupants and Users: Federal employees, contractors, and visitors who use federal facilities would be impacted by potential recommended enhancements to indoor air environments.
  • Policymakers and Budget Officers: Information from the GAO review would inform legislative and executive branch decisions on IAQ-related standards, guidelines, and funding priorities.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Referral: The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review and consideration.
  • Introduction: The bill was introduced in the House on 2026-07-22.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the GAO would conduct the comprehensive IAQ review, compile findings, and issue a report with recommendations. The timeline for completion and any follow-up legislative actions would be determined by committee actions and the text of the bill.

Additional Notes

  • The bill currently lists co-sponsors Brian Fitzpatrick, Paul Tonko, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, indicating bipartisan sponsorship.
  • As a GAO-directed study bill, it focuses on assessment, data collection, and policy guidance rather than immediate funding or statutory IAQ mandates, unless paired with separate appropriation provisions in the final text.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific audience (e.g., policymakers, facility managers, or general readers) or compare it to similar prior GAO reviews on indoor air quality.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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