Stay Cool Act provides grants for cooling systems, resilience centers, and urban green spaces to combat heat waves.
The Stay Cool Act aims to improve response to and preparation for heat waves and extreme heat. It authorizes grants for installing cooling systems in public housing units and federally assisted rental dwellings. The Act establishes community resilience centers and cooling centers, providing grants for HVAC systems, passive cooling, and outreach activities. It also funds urban green space development to lower surface temperatures. Additionally, the Act mandates a study on the impact of extreme heat on mortality and revises utility allowance regulations to include air conditioning costs.
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