Bill · H.R. 5650· House(119-HR-5650)
Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a grant program aimed at helping people make their homes and property more resilient to climate change. The program focuses on assisting primarily low-income individuals to combat hazards like flooding, wildfires, heat, and wind. Eligible program participants, such as States, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations, will receive funds to award to eligible property owners. These owners can use the money for building modifications or natural solutions to adapt to changing weather patterns. The Act also establishes specific rules for multifamily dwellings to protect residents from displacement or rent increases.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets low-income individuals to help them weatherize homes against climate hazards and protects them from rent increases.
Does this make housing cost less?+6
The bill provides funds to help low-income property owners adapt homes to climate hazards and includes rent protections for multifamily dwellings.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill includes Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations as eligible program participants to receive and distribute funds.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $250 million in annual spending for the grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial assistance for climate resilience: The bill provides grants to help low-income property owners implement changes to their homes and property to withstand climate-driven hazards (Section 4(a)).
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Support for accessibility: Funds can be used for modifications needed to maintain the existing accessibility of a property for individuals with disabilities (Section 4(c)(1)(A)).
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Protection against displacement: For multifamily buildings, if a resident is displaced during a project, the owner must provide a suitable and habitable housing unit of comparable size in the same community or a lower-risk area (Section 4(c)(1)(F)(ii)).
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Housing stability for renters: Owners of multifamily buildings receiving grants are prohibited from raising rent because of the improvements and cannot increase rent for at least 2 years (Section 4(c)(1)(F)(iii)).
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Educational outreach: Eligible program participants are required to conduct outreach to educate property owners on how to make structural improvements (Section 4(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial requirements for owners: When awarding grants for multifamily buildings, the program may require the owner to provide financial participation (Section 4(c)(1)(F)(i)).
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Potential for resident displacement: Projects involving multifamily buildings may involve the displacement of a resident from an occupied housing unit (Section 4(c)(1)(F)(ii)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan