Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
- Last Action
- 7/17/2019
Actions
- 2019-07-17Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2019-07-17Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-05-16Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- 2019-05-16Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-04-10Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2019-04-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2019-04-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-04-02Introduced in House
- 2019-04-02Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-02 (00)
Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), including by requiring the Department of Energy to award financial assistance to certain private or nonprofit entities for WAP enhancement and innovation, such as installing renewable energy systems. WAP reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing their energy efficiency.
Cosponsors (12)
- BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
- Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ)
- Ann Kuster (D-NH)
- Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
- Andy Levin (D-MI)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Julia Brownley (D-CA)
- Bill Foster (D-IL)
- RON KIND (D-WI)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Employment and training programs
- Energy assistance for the poor and aged
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Public contracts and procurement
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- State and local government operations
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