Bill · H.R. 7042· House(119-HR-7042)
Heroes Home Energy Savings Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Heroes Home Energy Savings Act," seeks to expand the Weatherization Assistance Program. It specifically focuses on providing assistance for activities related to active duty and reserve military households. The legislation amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to include specific funding for these households. The proposed changes cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill directs $2,100,000 to support the weatherization of active duty and reserve military households.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill provides $2,100,000 specifically for the weatherization of active duty and reserve military households.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The expansion of the Weatherization Assistance Program provides energy-related financial relief.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial assistance for military families: The bill allocates $2,100,000 specifically to be used for the weatherization of active duty and reserve military households under Section 2(a)(1)(ii) and Section 2(b)(3)(B).
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Expanded weatherization funding: The bill provides for $350,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 as part of the authorization of appropriations under Section 2(b)(3)(A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Veterans+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House