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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 2, 2019Energy
S. 983

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

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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.

What just happenedSep 10, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 10, 2019Calendars

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

  2. Sep 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-82.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 10, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-82.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 16, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 9, 2019Committee

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

    Energy Subcommittee
  6. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 2, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 10, 201925

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.

Introduced in SenateApr 2, 2019

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.

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