# 119-hr-5033: Safe Temperature Act of 2025

119-hr-5033, Safe Temperature Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5033
- Congress: 119
- Title: Safe Temperature Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Public housing funds for safe temperatures: benefit, low. 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.
- Safe temperature rules for assisted renters: mixed, medium. 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.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-5033 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5033)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9497)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5033 (as of 2026-04-21).