Bill · S. 4359· Senate(119-S-4359)
Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act
- Introduced
- 4/21/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act," proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965. It aims to expand the use of services for home modifications under part B of title III. The changes would allow for provisions related to air-quality monitors, ventilation upgrades, and indoor pollutant reductions. Additionally, it seeks to assist older individuals with modifications for cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency. The bill also includes assistance for utility and power expenditures through specific existing programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill provides direct support for air quality, temperature control, and utility assistance specifically for older individuals.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
The bill enhances the living standards and energy efficiency of homes occupied by older individuals.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill prioritizes home modifications and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Air Quality: The bill allows for providing air-quality monitors and improvements, such as ventilation upgrades and reducing indoor pollutants like gas appliances or pesticides, to mitigate poor air quality (Section 2).
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Temperature and Energy Regulation: It provides assistance for modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency, with a priority on technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and toxic substances (Section 2).
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Financial Assistance for Utilities: The bill includes provisions to assist older individuals in obtaining assistance for utility and power expenditures through programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 or other programs administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Energy (Section 2).
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Broader Housing Coverage: The services would be authorized for various living situations, including multi-family dwellings, rental homes or units, and homes occupied by an older individual living with someone who is not an older individual (Section 2, subsection (d)).
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 Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- 4/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate