Bill · H.R. 5033· House(119-HR-5033)
Safe Temperature Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/22/2025
- Last activity
- 8/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Frederica Wilson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safe Temperature Act of 2025," aims to ensure comfortable and safe temperatures in certain federally assisted housing. It allows the Secretary to require owners of dwelling units receiving housing assistance payments to maintain temperatures between 71 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The bill also permits the use of Capital or Operating Funds for public housing to maintain these temperature levels. Additionally, it extends these temperature requirements to supportive housing for the elderly.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically extends temperature maintenance requirements to supportive housing for the elderly.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates safer and more comfortable living temperatures for those in federally assisted housing.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill provides protections for temperature regulation within supportive housing for the elderly.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Temperature Regulation in Public Housing: The Secretary may require owners of dwelling units receiving assistance to ensure temperatures stay between 71 and s81 degrees Fahrenheit, which promotes a comfortable and safe environment. (Section 2(a)(1))
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Funding for Temperature Maintenance: For public housing, the Secretary may use amounts from the Capital Fund or the Operating Fund to ensure units maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. (Section 2(a)(2))
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Protection for the Elderly: The Secretary may require owners of supportive housing for the elderly to ensure each unit maintains a temperature level between 71 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 8/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House