To study and facilitate the abatement and removal of environmental hazards in homes rehabilitated with community participation, and for other purposes.
Removing Environmental Hazards And Building Safely Act of 2019 or the REHABS Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award grants to national and regional organizations and consortia to abate and remove environmental hazards (e.g., lead, asbestos, and mold) in homes being rehabilitated for families and individuals who otherwise would be unable to afford to purchase a dwelling. Additionally, HUD must study the assessment and removal of mold in the rehabilitation of a single-family home.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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