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H.R. 7325

Referred to Committee

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020

Introduced 6/24/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

6/24/2020 • House

Summary

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish (1) criteria for a HOPE Qualification for contractors to advance their capabilities to efficiently retrofit homes, including a list of courses that meet the criteria and information on how individuals and entities may apply for grants to achieve such qualification; and (2) a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements.

Introduced in House • 6/24/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Building constructionCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing industry and standardsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingPerformance measurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessState and local financeState and local government operationsVocational and technical education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]

Democrat • VT

Sponsored 6/24/2020

Cosponsors (10)

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Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

R-WV-1

Joined 6/24/2020

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

D-NY-20

Joined 6/24/2020

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Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 6/24/2020

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Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

D-IN-7

Joined 6/24/2020

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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

D-CT-5

Joined 6/24/2020

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Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

D-MD-8

Joined 6/25/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House6/24/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors10