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DemocratBill · H.R. 1355· House(119-HR-1355)

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

Rep. Tonko
Age: 77 years
New York
Introduced
2/13/2025
Last activity
2/4/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.
Sponsored by
Paul Tonko
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 4
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

The Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act. This bill aims to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program with specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also changes the average cost allowed per dwelling unit from $6,500 to $12,000. Additionally, the legislation directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program. Finally, it amends reporting requirements regarding the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on program eligibility.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides more funding per household for weatherization, which directly benefits low-income families through improved energy efficiency.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5

    The bill increases the average cost allowed per dwelling unit for weatherization, which can help reduce energy burdens for low-income households.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The bill enhances energy efficiency through the reauthorization and increased funding of the Weatherization Assistance Program.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases federal spending by reauthorizing and providing specific annual funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program.