Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2023

HR 4203, the Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2023, establishes a 3-year pilot program for temperature sensors in federally assisted housing. It directly affects public housing agencies and owners of covered units - such as those in Section 8, public housing, and supportive housing programs for elderly or disabled residents - requiring them to install internet-connected sensors that measure temperature to the tenth degree. The program mandates collecting temperature complaint data, protecting resident privacy, and conducting two evaluations: one after 12 months and a final report at 36 months, comparing sensor effectiveness across climate zones, costs, and features. The goal is to assess whether sensors reduce temperature violations and identify barriers like internet access.