Edward Markey (D-MA)
Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act," proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965. It aims to expand the use of services for home modifications under part B of title III. The changes would allow for provisions related to air-quality monitors, ventilation upgrades, and indoor pollutant reductions. Additionally, it seeks to assist older individuals with modifications for cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency. The bill also includes assistance for utility and power expenditures through specific existing programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides direct support for air quality, temperature control, and utility assistance specifically for older individuals.
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill enhances the living standards and energy efficiency of homes occupied by older individuals.
- Scored +5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill prioritizes home modifications and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Air Quality: The bill allows for providing air-quality monitors and improvements, such as ventilation upgrades and reducing indoor pollutants like gas appliances or pesticides, to mitigate poor air quality (Section 2).
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Temperature and Energy Regulation: It provides assistance for modifying homes to ensure adequate cooling, heating, air quality, and energy efficiency, with a priority on technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and toxic substances (Section 2).
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Financial Assistance for Utilities: The bill includes provisions to assist older individuals in obtaining assistance for utility and power expenditures through programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 or other programs administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Energy (Section 2).
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Broader Housing Coverage: The services would be authorized for various living situations, including multi-family dwellings, rental homes or units, and homes occupied by an older individual living with someone who is not an older individual (Section 2, subsection (d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill enhances the living standards and energy efficiency of homes occupied by older individuals. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides direct support for air quality, temperature control, and utility assistance specifically for older individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill facilitates access to utility and power expenditure assistance through existing low-income programs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill aims to reduce indoor pollutants through ventilation upgrades and integrated pest management. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill prioritizes home modifications and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill provides assistance for home modifications and utility expenditures which helps manage housing costs for seniors. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill assists older individuals with utility and power expenditures through existing assistance programs.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill improves living conditions related to air quality and temperature regulation for older individuals.
- 4/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate