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S. 983 116th Congress Senate

Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act of 2019

Official title: A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the weatherization assistance program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 17, 2019 Introduced by: Christopher A. Coons Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
Energy Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservation
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Low- and moderate-income housingPublic contracts and procurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairState and local government operations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-82.
Jul 16, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 9, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-327.
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 10, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), including by requiring the Department of Energy to award financial assistance to nonprofit organizations for WAP enhancement and innovation, such as installing renewable energy systems. WAP reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2041 Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 6 Republican 2
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 5, 2020
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Oct 16, 2019
 D
Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 17, 2019
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 9, 2019
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Apr 10, 2019
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 2, 2019
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 2, 2019
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Apr 2, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 983: Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-983/
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"S. 983: Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-983/.
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