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Temperature Sensors in Federally Assisted Housing: Pilot Program for Safety

This new act establishes a pilot program to install temperature sensors in federally assisted rental units. The goal is to ensure proper temperature conditions and collect data on related issues, potentially improving resident comfort and safety.
Key points
Owners of federally assisted housing can receive grants to install temperature sensors to monitor conditions in units.
The three-year pilot program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of sensors in preventing temperature-related problems.
Data on temperature complaints and violations will be collected to better understand and address these issues.
Sensor installation requires written resident permission, and personal data will be protected.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6528
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2022-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6528.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Owners of federally assisted housing can receive grants to install temperature sensors to monitor conditions in units.
  • The three-year pilot program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of sensors in preventing temperature-related problems.
  • Data on temperature complaints and violations will be collected to better understand and address these issues.
  • Sensor installation requires written resident permission, and personal data will be protected.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7149)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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