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S. 983

Introduced

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

Introduced 4/2/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

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

9/10/2019 • Senate

Summary

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.

Reported to Senate • 9/10/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationLow- and moderate-income housingPublic contracts and procurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairState and local government operations

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

Party Breakdown

9
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Democrat • DE

Sponsored 4/2/2019

Cosponsors (10)

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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

D-RI

Joined 4/2/2019

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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 4/2/2019

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Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]

D-WV

Joined 4/10/2019

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 4/10/2019

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 7/9/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 2, 2019

Committee Review

July 9, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-327.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate9/10/2019
Introduced in Senate4/2/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors10