Bill · H.R. 638· House(119-HR-638)
Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025 establishes a 3-year temperature sensor pilot program. This program provides grants to public housing agencies and owners of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units. The goal is to install and test temperature sensors to ensure units comply with temperature requirements. Participants must get written permission from residents before installing sensors and must monitor the data. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must collect complaint records, retain data, and publish interim and final evaluation reports for Congress.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill aims to improve the safety and compliance of federally assisted rental units used by low-income households.
Does this make housing cost less?+4
The bill provides grants to ensure federally assisted rental units comply with temperature requirements, which supports housing quality.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill covers supportive housing for the elderly, which helps ensure their living environments meet temperature standards.
The opposite
Does this get reliable internet to more people?-1
The bill notes that lack of broadband internet access could be a barrier to the utility of the temperature sensor program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(c): Requires public housing agencies or owners to get written permission from the resident before installing a temperature sensor. This protects tenant autonomy by ensuring they have a say in whether a sensor is put in their home.
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Section 2(e)(2): Requires the Secretary to establish standards for protecting personally identifiable information collected during the pilot program. This helps safeguard the personal privacy of participating tenants.
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Section 2(f): Mandates public interim and final evaluation reports submitted to Congress that examine temperature-related complaints and violations. This provides accountability and transparency regarding housing conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly outline any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+4Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access-1
- 2/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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