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HR 235 116th Congress House

To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 2019 Introduced by: Wilson, Frederica S. Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Housing and community development fundingHousing for the elderly and disabledHousing industry and standardsLighting, heating, cooling
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Low- and moderate-income housingPublic housing
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 3, 2019
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 Latest action January 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to require units in public housing and supportive housing for the elderly, as well as dwellings receiving low-income housing choice voucher assistance, to maintain a temperature level ranging from 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 17 Related bill Safe Temperature Act of 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 235: To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, and for other purposes.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-235/
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"H.R. 235: To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, and for other purposes.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-235/.
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H.R. 235, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-235/.
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