Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would extend and expand the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps low-income households make their homes more energy-efficient. The main change is doubling the maximum amount of federal money available per home—from $6,500 to $12,000—allowing for more extensive improvements like better insulation, efficient heating systems, or window replacements. The bill would keep the program running through 2030. **Who it affects:** Primarily low- and moderate-income households that struggle with high heating and cooling costs.
The expanded funding would also affect contractors and energy efficiency companies that perform the work, and the Department of Energy, which manages the program. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 1355, sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko of New York), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.