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119-hr-5033119th CongressWALLET

Safe Temperature Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

Introduced

Summary

Establishes a federal temperature standard of 71–81°F for certain federally assisted housing. It lets the HUD Secretary require owners to keep units in that range and permits use of public housing Capital and Operating Funds to meet the requirement.

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  • Residents: People living in public housing, project-based assisted units, and Section 202 supportive elderly housing would have a clear comfort and safety target of 71–81°F for their homes.
  • Owners and housing authorities: Owners of assisted units can be required by the Secretary to maintain that temperature range, making compliance an owner responsibility.
  • Funding for public housing: Public Housing Authorities may use the Capital Fund and the Operating Fund to pay for measures needed to keep public housing within the 71–81°F range.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Safe temperature rules for assisted renters

This bill would let HUD require owners of project-based Section 8 and Section 202 senior housing to keep each unit between 71°F and 81°F. HUD would choose whether to enforce this rule. Tenants could gain safer, more comfortable homes, while owners could face higher heating, cooling, or repair costs.

Public housing funds for safe temperatures

This bill would let HUD use Public Housing Capital Fund or Operating Fund dollars to keep public housing units between 71°F and 81°F. HUD would decide whether to spend these funds, and this bill does not add new money. If used, residents could see repairs or equipment to meet the temperature range.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

FL • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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