United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2919 (103rd)
Indoor Air Act of 1994
Introduced
6 August 1993
Last action
3 October 1994 · Floor
Status
Laid on the table. See S. 656 for further action.
Sponsors
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Maxine Waters, Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]
Subjects
Healthcare, Environment
Source updated
3 June 2026
Summary
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.
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Timeline
6 August 1993
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
6 August 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 August 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 September 1993
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Source: Committee
1 November 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
3 August 1994
Vote
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 17.
Source: Committee
3 August 1994
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 August 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
9 August 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 September 1994
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
Source: Calendars
13 September 1994
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-719.
Source: Committee
13 September 1994
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-719.
Source: Committee
3 October 1994
Floor
Laid on the table. See S. 656 for further action.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10593-10605)
Source: Floor
3 October 1994
Floor
Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported in House · 13 September 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 6 August 1993 · Download file
Documents
7 official files
Reported in House (text)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 3 October 1994
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 13 September 1994
Reported in House (PDF)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 13 September 1994
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Cosponsor
- Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Maxine Waters · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
- · hsif00 · Standing
Related records
- related to ← Indoor Air Quality Act of 1993
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/2919
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hr/2919
- us · 103-hr-2919 · source updated 3 June 2026