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H.R. 2919

Indoor Air Act of 1994

Indoor Air Act of 1994 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish: (1) a list of common significant indoor air health risks; and (2) concurrently with such list, voluntary guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks.

Requires the Administrator to give priority to conducting and providing financial or other assistance to studies concerning indoor air quality.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) report to the Congress on persons operating contractor businesses engaged in the identification, reduction, and prevention of significant indoor air health risks and on the need for a program to certify contractors engaged in such activities; and (2) establish a voluntary certification program for contractors engaged in the identification of such risks. Imposes fees for certification. Authorizes the suspension or revocation of certifications for violations of certification requirements.

Directs the Administrator to publish and disseminate the list of common significant indoor air health risks, the guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks, and indoor air health advisories addressing the health effects of such risks.

Requires the Administrator to develop a voluntary program to provide Federal recognition to buildings that are operated and maintained to prevent or minimize such risks and that provide significant energy efficiency benefits.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide grants to States and local governments to implement programs to identify, reduce, and prevent such risks.

Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to implement a Building Assessment Program to provide assistance and guidance to employers and employees on measures to reduce such risks. Authorizes the Director, at the request of an employer or employee, to conduct on-site assessments of buildings.

Directs the Administrator to ensure that the presentation of information on significant indoor air health risks is unbiased and informative.

Authorizes appropriations.

Laid on the table. See S. 656 for further action.

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 I
8cosponsors1committees20actions1related bills41subjects
  1. FloorH1L310

    Laid on the table. See S. 656 for further action.

  2. FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  7. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10593-10605)

  8. FloorH30300

    Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.

  10. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-719.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-719.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 17.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  15. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  17. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  18. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Oct 3, 199436

Indoor Air Act of 1994 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish: (1) a list of common significant indoor air health risks; and (2) concurrently with such list, voluntary guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks.

Requires the Administrator to give priority to conducting and providing financial or other assistance to studies concerning indoor air quality.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) report to the Congress on persons operating contractor businesses engaged in the identification, reduction, and prevention of significant indoor air health risks and on the need for a program to certify contractors engaged in such activities; and (2) establish a voluntary certification program for contractors engaged in the identification of such risks. Imposes fees for certification. Authorizes the suspension or revocation of certifications for violations of certification requirements.

Directs the Administrator to publish and disseminate the list of common significant indoor air health risks, the guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks, and indoor air health advisories addressing the health effects of such risks.

Requires the Administrator to develop a voluntary program to provide Federal recognition to buildings that are operated and maintained to prevent or minimize such risks and that provide significant energy efficiency benefits.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide grants to States and local governments to implement programs to identify, reduce, and prevent such risks.

Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to implement a Building Assessment Program to provide assistance and guidance to employers and employees on measures to reduce such risks. Authorizes the Director, at the request of an employer or employee, to conduct on-site assessments of buildings.

Directs the Administrator to ensure that the presentation of information on significant indoor air health risks is unbiased and informative.

Authorizes appropriations.

Sep 13, 199417

Indoor Air Act of 1994 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish: (1) a list of common significant indoor air health risks; and (2) concurrently with such list, voluntary guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks.

Requires the Administrator to give priority to conducting and providing financial or other assistance to studies concerning indoor air quality.

Directs the Administrator to: (1) report to the Congress on persons operating contractor businesses engaged in the identification, reduction, and prevention of significant indoor air health risks and on the need for a program to certify contractors engaged in such activities; and (2) establish a voluntary certification program for contractors engaged in the identification of such risks. Imposes fees for certification. Authorizes the suspension or revocation of certifications for violations of certification requirements.

Directs the Administrator to publish and disseminate the list of common significant indoor air health risks, the guidelines for identifying, reducing, and preventing such risks, and indoor air health advisories addressing the health effects of such risks.

Requires the Administrator to develop a voluntary program to provide Federal recognition to buildings that are operated and maintained to prevent or minimize such risks and that provide significant energy efficiency benefits.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide grants to States and local governments to implement programs to identify, reduce, and prevent such risks.

Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to implement a Building Assessment Program to provide assistance and guidance to employers and employees on measures to reduce such risks. Authorizes the Director, at the request of an employer or employee, to conduct on-site assessments of buildings.

Directs the Administrator to ensure that the presentation of information on significant indoor air health risks is unbiased and informative.

Aug 6, 199300

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: (1) establish a program to identify, eliminate, and prevent indoor air hazards in Federal facilities; and (2) develop a voluntary, incentive-based program to provide Federal recognition to buildings that are designed and constructed and operated and maintained in a manner that prevents indoor air pollution.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide grants to States and local governments to implement programs to measure and reduce indoor air pollution; and (2) conduct, or provide financial assistance to, indoor air quality studies.

Provides for civil actions and penalties to enforce this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.