Safe Temperature Act of 2025

This bill aims to make sure homes that get certain federal housing help stay at a safe, livable temperature. It lets HUD require building owners to keep indoor temperatures between 71°F and 81°F. It also lets public housing use existing funds to meet these temperature standards. The goal is to protect tenants—especially seniors—from dangerous heat or cold in their homes.

Key points

• Who is affected: Tenants in federally assisted housing, including public housing, project-based voucher units, and senior housing; building owners; HUD.
• What changes: HUD may require owners to keep units between 71°F and 81°F, and public housing can use capital or operating funds to do it.
• When: If enacted, HUD could set and enforce these temperature rules; the bill itself does not list a start date.