Fight for Airborne Act 2026

Tell your Members of Congress to support the Airborne Act of 2026, and urge strengthening its infection control standard with extra incentives for ASHRAE 241.

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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) announced the reintroduction of the Airborne Act. This law would encourage non-residential building owners to check indoor air quality (IAQ) and upgrade their ventilation and air filtration systems. The bill, H.R. 7460, uses the tax code to give building owners incentives to do these checks and upgrades, making our workplaces and public indoor spaces safer from airborne diseases, wildfire smoke, and pollution.

However, this bill should be updated to include extra incentive to meet ASHRAE Standard 241. That 2023 air quality standard was created for the "Control of Infectious Aerosols" at the request of the White House. ASHRAE Standard 241 is much better at reducing airborne pathogens than ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022. (ASHRAE is an association of engineers that sets standards for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.)

We deserve the best ventilation standards to protect against pandemics and pollution.

Please customize your letter for greater impact and call your members of Congress. #CleanAir is a human right. Let’s show our support!  

Follow the progress of H.R. 7460, "the Airborne Act of 2026."  

 

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