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Version 07 · Reported to House · Feb 4, 2026
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies the Weatherization Assistance Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
The bill increases the cap on the average assistance provided per home from $6,500 to $12,000.
The bill also directs DOE to include in its annual report to Congress a description of the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on eligibility for assistance under the program.
People & committees
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D–NY
Legislative record
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-480.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-480.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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