CHANGE THE AIR FOUNDATION INC

Policy & advocacy:change the air foundation supports initiatives to bring about policy reforms concerning mold, water damage, and poor indoor air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial properties at all levels of the u.s. Government. Unfortunately, the removal of mold and water damage is not regulated at the federal level nor in most states. As a result, the person responsible for removing mold and water damage from homes and buildings is unlikely to have any kind of specialized knowledge, training, and certification. As a result, ineffective and unsafe practices are occurring every day. This needs to change. To tackle this problem, change the air foundation advocates at the state and federal level for: public health awareness programs and information about mold, water damage, and poor indoor air quality, through state departments of health; firmer disclosures on mold and water damage for residential, commercial, and industrial real property; certification requirements for mold inspectors and remediators in states that do not have them; and increased funding and appropriations for research.since our inception, change the air foundation has worked alongside a group of dedicated volunteers in 14 states advocating for new laws related to mold, water damage, and poor indoor air quality. To date, their tireless efforts have resulted in six state bills and one federal bill being proposed.in the summer of 2023, brandon chappo, director of public policy, traveled to washington, d.c. To advocate for the healthy at home act of 2023. This federal bill will provide research, standard-setting accountability, financial support, and education for tenants that will improve the health, safety, and overall habitability of our country's housing. During this time, chappo met with over 30 congressional offices, or just over 5% of congress!