Bills · HR 638
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 638Low- and moderate-income housingHousing and community development funding
Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses the critical issue of unsafe indoor temperatures in affordable housing, which can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. Currently, many residents in federally assisted housing struggle with issues like inadequate heating in winter or extreme heat in summer, often relying on reactive complaint systems.
If this bill becomes law, it introduces a proactive, technology-driven approach to monitor temperatures. By gathering data from sensors, it could provide concrete evidence of temperature issues, potentially leading to faster responses from landlords and better enforcement of housing standards. This could result in safer, more comfortable living conditions for millions of Americans. If it doesn't pass, residents in these housing units will continue to rely on existing complaint mechanisms without the benefit of consistent, objective temperature monitoring.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 3-year pilot program for installing internet-connected temperature sensors in federally assisted rental units.
This initiates a trial to test a new method for ensuring safe temperatures in low-income housing, potentially improving living conditions.
PROVISION 02
Requires participant housing agencies and owners to collect and retain temperature-related complaint and violation information.
This provision ensures that traditional complaint data is gathered alongside sensor data, providing a fuller picture of temperature issues.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of HUD to establish standards for protecting personally identifiable information collected by the sensors.
This protects residents' privacy as new technology is introduced into their homes, addressing potential concerns about data collection.
PROVISION 04
Requires HUD to publish interim and final evaluations of the pilot program for Congress and the public.
These evaluations will determine if the sensors are effective and inform future policy decisions regarding housing temperature safety.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
52
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 638
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2025
Last actionJan 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025
House BillHR 638Low- and moderate-income housingHousing and community development funding
Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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