Sec. 11417. AUDIT OF CERTAIN MILITARY HOUSING CONDITIONS OF ENLISTED MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA
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## SEC. 11417 AUDIT OF CERTAIN MILITARY HOUSING CONDITIONS OF ENLISTED MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA ###
(a)In General Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy, shall commence an audit to assess— ####
(1)the conditions of housing units of enlisted members of the Coast Guard located at Naval Air Station Key West Sigsbee Park Annex; ####
(2)the percentage of such units that are considered unsafe or unhealthy housing units for enlisted members of the Coast Guard and their families; ####
(3)the process used by enlisted members of the Coast Guard and their families to report housing concerns; ####
(4)the extent to which enlisted members of the Coast Guard and their families experience unsafe or unhealthy housing units, relocate, receive a per diem, or expend similar expenses as a direct result of displacement that are not covered by a landlord, insurance, or claims process; ####
(5)the feasibility of providing reimbursement for uncovered expenses described in paragraph (4); and ####
(6)what resources are needed to provide appropriate and safe housing for enlisted members of the Coast Guard and their families in Key West, Florida. ###
(b)Report Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section , the Commandant shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the audit. ###
(c)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)Appropriate committees of congress The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— #####
(A)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and #####
(B)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. ####
(2)Unsafe or unhealthy housing unit The term “unsafe or unhealthy housing unit” means a unit of housing unit in which is present, at levels exceeding relevant governmental health or housing standards or guidelines, at least 1 of the following hazards: #####
(A)Physiological hazards, including the following: ######
(i)Dampness or microbial growth. ######
(ii)Lead-based paint. ######
(iii)Asbestos or manmade fibers. ######
(iv)Ionizing radiation. ######
(v)Biocides. ######
(vi)Carbon monoxide. ######
(vii)Volatile organic compounds. ######
(viii)Infectious agents. ######
(ix)Fine particulate matter. #####
(B)Psychological hazards, including the following: ######
(i)Ease of access by unlawful intruders. ######
(ii)Lighting issues. ######
(iii)Poor ventilation. ######
(iv)Safety hazards. ######
(v)Other hazards similar to the hazards specified in clauses
(i)through (iv).