HR 1355

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
Reported
Sponsor
Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY-20]
Cosponsors
21
Policy area
Energy
Introduced
2025-02-13
Latest action
2026-02-04: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2026-02-04: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.
  • 2026-02-04: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-480.
  • 2026-02-04: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-480.
  • 2025-12-03: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
  • 2025-12-03: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held