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Home Modification Aid for Seniors: Better Air Quality and Energy Efficiency.

This bill expands existing aid programs for older Americans, allowing funds to be used for home modifications aimed at improving air quality and energy efficiency. The money can now cover air quality monitors, ventilation upgrades, and indoor pollution reduction, helping to lower utility bills and improve health. Crucially, this assistance is extended to residents of rental units and multi-family dwellings, increasing access to support.
Key points
New funding available for improving indoor air quality in seniors' homes, including monitors, better ventilation, and home electrification.
Financial support for modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, and energy efficiency, prioritizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Assistance is now explicitly available for older individuals living in rental homes or multi-family buildings.
Help is provided to assist seniors in applying for utility and power expenditure assistance programs.
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Print number: 118_S_4734
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4734.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New funding available for improving indoor air quality in seniors' homes, including monitors, better ventilation, and home electrification.
  • Financial support for modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, and energy efficiency, prioritizing technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Assistance is now explicitly available for older individuals living in rental homes or multi-family buildings.
  • Help is provided to assist seniors in applying for utility and power expenditure assistance programs.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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