Bill · H.R. 9894· House(119-HR-9894)
Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Investing in State Energy Act of 2026 aims to ensure that financial assistance and information for energy programs are distributed without delay. It specifically targets the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program. The bill requires the Secretary to distribute funds to States, Indian Tribes, or other recipients within 30 days of receiving a qualifying plan. Additionally, it mandates the release of application guidance and assistance allocations within 60 days of funds becoming available. The bill also adjusts appropriation authorizations for certain energy programs.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill increases appropriations for the State Energy Program to support renewable energy initiatives.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill increases funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program which directly benefits low-income households.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates specific timelines for releasing application guidance and publishing assistance allocations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Access to Funds: Under Section 2(a)(2), the Secretary must distribute funds within 30 days after receiving a plan containing all material elements, which supports State, Indian Tribe, or other direct recipients.
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Timely Guidance and Allocation Information: Per Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)(1), the Secretary is required to release application guidance and publish assistance allocations within 60 days of funds being made available. This provides clarity for States, Indian Tribes, and other recipients.
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Increased Funding for Energy Programs: Section 2(c)(1)(C) adds $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to the authorization of appropriations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific 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 Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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