HR 2919 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

Indoor Air Act of 1994

Introduced 1993-08-06· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Laid on the table. See S. 656 for further action.(1994-10-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Indoor Air Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national strategy to reduce human exposure to indoor air pollutants. Requires the Administrator to promulgate a list of common indoor air hazards and guidelines for identifying, eliminating, and preventing such hazards. Directs the Administrator to establish programs to accredit persons to train individuals in the identification, elimination, and prevention of such hazards and to certify indoor air contractors. Imposes fees for accreditation and certification. Authorizes suspension or revocation of accreditations or certifications for violations of this Act's requirements. Requires the Administrator to establish a national campaign to increase public awareness concerning the health risks of, and encourage action to reduce exposure to, indoor air pollutants. Provides for the concurrent publication of health advisories and technology bulletins (to assess methods for the measurement and reduction of exposure to such pollutants). Requires the Administrator to establish a national indoor air quality clearinghouse. Directs the Administrator to: …

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Cosponsors (8)

7 Democrats1 Independent