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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 30, 2009
Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to revise the meaning of "weatherization materials" for purposes of the program for the weatherization of low-income dwelling units to include pre-disaster hazard mitigation home improvements designed to decrease the loss of life or property resulting from a natural disaster if the improvements result in increased energy efficiency or weatherization, including wind resistant and energy efficient windows, window coverings, doors, and roofing (including secondary roof water barriers).
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Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL] · R–FL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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