This legislation seeks to enhance the accessibility and impact of federal home energy-efficiency rebate programs. A primary provision of this bill is the elimination of the prohibition on combining rebates provided under the HOMES rebate programs and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Programs with other federal grants and rebates. This change is intended to allow homeowners and renters to stack various federal incentives, thereby reducing the financial burden of energy-efficient upgrades. By removing these restrictions, the bill aims to make these programs more attractive and financially viable for a broader range of working families. Furthermore, the bill introduces bonus rebates for upgrades in older homes , specifically those built before January 1, 1970, to encourage retrofits in high-cost urban areas. These bonus rebates can amount to up to 20 percent of the initial rebate, provided the total rebates do not exceed the project cost. Finally, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Energy submit annual reports to Congress, detailing the number of households receiving rebates, the resulting energy savings, and offering recommendations to improve access for low-income and high-energy-burden households. These reports will help ensure ongoing evaluation and improvement of the rebate programs.