Sec. 6. GAO reports on lead hazards in federally assisted housing
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Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress an initial report on lead hazards in housing receiving Federal assistance, which shall analyze the implications of— changing Department regulations to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance; and requiring a risk assessment (beyond a visual assessment) for initial and periodic inspections for lead-based paint hazards for all housing receiving Federal assistance, and the impact it would have on landlord participation and the stock of affordable housing.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on lead hazards in housing receiving Federal assistance, which shall— analyze whether existing Federal programs and Federal funding for lead hazard control activities in housing receiving Federal assistance meet the current and evolving needs, and if not, the merits of identifying and providing dedicated funds within new or existing Federal programs to conduct lead hazard control activities; evaluate the financial and social cost of lead-based paint hazard prevention and lead hazard control activities, and provide recommendations on how to improve coordination and leveraging of public and private funds, including private investments and tax incentives, to reduce the cost associated with the identification and remediation of lead hazards and expedite home remediation; identify existing partnerships with public housing agencies and public health agencies in addressing lead-based paint hazards, what gaps exist in compliance and enforcement, and whether the partnerships can be replicated and enhanced with dedicated funding and better data collection and dissemination among stakeholders; and examine the appropriateness and efficacy of existing Department protocols on reducing or abating lead-based paint hazards and whether they are aligned with specific environmental health scenarios to ensure the best and appropriate health outcomes and reduce further exposure.