H.R. 2255

Referred to Committee

To direct the Secretaries of the military departments to submit certification and a report each year to the Secretaries of Defense and Housing and Urban Development regarding whether housing under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments is in compliance with requirements relating to lead-based paint.

Introduced 4/10/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

4/11/2019 • House

Summary

This bill requires certification, to the Department of Defense and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, by the military departments of whether housing for military personnel complies with requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act regarding lead-based paint hazards at federal facilities.

Political appointees in military departments that have failed to meet the certification requirements may not receive bonus pay.

Introduced in House • 4/10/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Blood and blood diseasesBuilding constructionCongressional oversightDepartment of DefenseEmployee performanceEnvironmental healthFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsResidential rehabilitation and home repair