H.R. 1355 · Where this bill is now
Waiting for a House vote
Approved by committee Feb 4, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDoubles funding for home energy efficiency upgrades
This bill extends a federal program that helps low-income households make their homes more energy efficient, like improving insulation or upgrading heating systems. It raises the maximum amount of assistance each home can receive from $6,500 to $12,000, and it requires the Department of Energy to report annually to Congress about how new efficiency innovations affect who qualifies for the program.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income household that qualifies, you could receive twice as much assistance to weatherize your home and lower your energy bills. The program serves low-income families directly, though the expanded funding may help more households participate overall.
Read the official summary (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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1355
A BILL
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Energy · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 4, 2026: “Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.”