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S. 1198 (99th)

Indoor Air Quality Research Act of 1985

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Introduced

23 May 1985

Last action

5 August 1985 · Committee

Status

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held at Augusta, ME. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-210.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

29 August 2025

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Summary

Indoor Air Quality Research Act of 1985 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a research program with respect to indoor air quality. Requires that such program be designed to: (1) gather data and information on all aspects of indoor air quality in order to contribute to the understanding of health problems associated with the existence of air pollutants in the indoor environment; and (2) coordinate Federal, State, local and private research, development, and demonstration efforts relating to the improvement of indoor air quality. Authorizes the Administrator to establish committees of representatives of appropriate Federal agencies and advisory groups of representatives of the scientific community, industry, and public interest organizations as may be necessary to assist in carrying out such indoor air quality research program. Directs the Administrator to consult and coordinate with State and local officials and other interested parties having concerns related to such program. Directs the Administrator to submit to the Congress an indoor air quality research implementation plan within 90 days after enactment of this Act and a final report, after consultation with the National Academy of Sciences, within two years of such enactment. Requires such report to assess the risks to human health associated with indoor pollution including the known or potential effects of radon and other naturally occurring chemical elements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 August 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held at Augusta, ME. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-210.

    Source: Committee

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