Safe Temperature Act of 2023

HR 1333, the Safe Temperature Act of 2023, requires owners of federally assisted housing to maintain indoor temperatures between 71°F and 81°F in all dwelling units. This applies to public housing under the 1937 Housing Act, project-based housing assistance, and supportive housing for the elderly under the 1959 Housing Act. The bill allows the use of existing Capital and Operating Funds to ensure compliance with this temperature standard. It directly affects housing owners receiving federal subsidies, not tenants or general housing. The law establishes a specific, measurable requirement for temperature maintenance without specifying enforcement methods.