Bill · S. 1342· Senate(119-S-1342)
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478)
- Sponsored by
- John Reed
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025 aims to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act. It proposes the creation of a Weatherization Readiness Fund to help States address structural issues in homes. This fund would be used to repair defects or hazards in low-income dwelling units so that weatherization can be installed. The bill also increases the state average cost per unit from $6,500 to $15,000. Additionally, it increases certain financial assistance amounts and allows the Secretary to increase limits based on market conditions.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly increases financial support for weatherization, benefiting low-income households through improved housing and lower energy costs.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
The bill provides increased financial assistance for home weatherization to low-income individuals, which can reduce energy costs and alleviate poverty.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
Increasing weatherization assistance helps improve energy efficiency, which reduces 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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Addressing Structural Obstacles: The establishment of the Weatherization Readiness Fund allows for repairs to dwelling units occupied by low-income people that have significant defects or hazards preventing weatherization (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Increased Financial Assistance per Unit: The bill increases the state average cost per unit from $6,500 to $15,000 (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i)).
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Increased Assistance for Specific Units: The bill increases the amount in paragraph (4) from $3,000 to $6,000 (Section 2(b)(1)(C)).
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Flexibility for Market Changes: The Secretary is granted the authority to increase financial assistance per dwelling unit if market conditions require it to achieve the purposes of the part (Section 2(b)(1)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire