Bill · H.R. 7197· House(119-HR-7197)
Home Energy Relief Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Bell
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Home Energy Relief Act" aims to amend Public Law 117-169. It seeks to improve access to energy-efficiency rebates for working families, renters, and owners of older homes. The bill repeals certain prohibitions to allow for the combination of specific home energy rebates with other federal grants and rebates. Additionally, it introduces bonus rebates for specific housing upgrades. Finally, it requires the Secretary of Energy to submit annual reports to Congress regarding rebate recipients and energy savings.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill increases rebate flexibility and specifically calls for recommendations to increase access for low-income households.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill improves access to energy-efficiency rebates and bonus rebates for homeowners.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill promotes electrification projects and energy-efficiency upgrades which reduce carbon emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Rebate Flexibility: By repealing certain prohibitions in Section 2, the bill allows for the combination of home energy-efficiency rebates with other federal grants and rebates. This can help people access more financial support for their homes.
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Additional Financial Assistance for Older Homes: Under Section 3, a State energy office or Indian Tribe may provide bonus rebates for appliance purchases or nonappliance upgrades related to qualified electrification projects for housing built before January 1, 1970. This bonus rebate can be up to 20 percent of the initial rebate amount.
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Increased Accountability and Information: Section 4 requires the Secretary of Energy to report on the number of households receiving rebates and the average energy savings. This includes providing recommendations to increase access for low-income and high-energy-sburden households.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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 Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
John MannionDemocrat · New York