Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2024

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

Low-income homeowners and renters who are currently denied services due to home repair needs may gain access to these services, supported by $50 million in annual federal funding from 2025 through 2029.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Low-income households

These households may receive home repairs and weatherization services that were previously deferred due to structural or safety issues.

State and tribal organizations

These entities are eligible to receive federal grants to implement the new weatherization readiness program.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill creates a new federal grant program to help low-income households fix structural, plumbing, and electrical issues that currently prevent them from receiving energy-efficiency upgrades. It also nearly doubles the maximum allowable spending per home for projects.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Low-income homeowners and renters who are currently denied services due to home repair needs may gain access to these services, supported by $50 million in annual federal funding from 2025 through 2029.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'weatherization readiness program'?

It is a new grant program that provides funding to states and tribal organizations to fix home issues like plumbing or electrical problems that currently make it unsafe or impossible to install energy-saving measures.

How much money is being allocated for this?

The bill authorizes $50 million per year from 2025 through 2029.

Does this change how much can be spent on my home's weatherization?

Yes, the bill increases the average cost limit per from $6,500 to $12,000.

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Connected Entities

personSlotkin“Representative Slotkin is a co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personKaptur“Representative Kaptur is a co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationStates“States will receive grants to implement the weatherization readiness program.”Map →

personTonko“Representative Tonko is the primary sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationTribal Organizations“Tribal organizations will also receive grants to implement the weatherization re”Map →

organizationSecretary of Energy“The Secretary of Energy is responsible for establishing and administering the we”Map →

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