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Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1342| Senate 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025, seeks to enhance the existing Weatherization Assistance Program by addressing critical barriers to energy efficiency upgrades. A key provision establishes a **Weatherization Readiness Fund** to provide financial assistance to states. This fund is specifically designed to cover the costs of repairs for structural defects or hazards in low-income dwelling units that currently prevent the installation of weatherization measures, with an authorization of $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also substantially increases the financial assistance limits for weatherization projects, reflecting current market costs. It raises the average cost per dwelling unit from **$6,500 to $15,000**, ensuring that the program can cover more comprehensive improvements for fully weatherized homes. Furthermore, the bill grants the Secretary the authority to increase these per-unit limits even further if **market conditions** necessitate such adjustments to achieve the program's goals, thereby providing greater flexibility and responsiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3769
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1005
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2023
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478: 2)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3769
    Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1005
    Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2023


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478: 2)

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Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1342| Senate 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This bill, titled the Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025, seeks to enhance the existing Weatherization Assistance Program by addressing critical barriers to energy efficiency upgrades. A key provision establishes a **Weatherization Readiness Fund** to provide financial assistance to states. This fund is specifically designed to cover the costs of repairs for structural defects or hazards in low-income dwelling units that currently prevent the installation of weatherization measures, with an authorization of $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also substantially increases the financial assistance limits for weatherization projects, reflecting current market costs. It raises the average cost per dwelling unit from **$6,500 to $15,000**, ensuring that the program can cover more comprehensive improvements for fully weatherized homes. Furthermore, the bill grants the Secretary the authority to increase these per-unit limits even further if **market conditions** necessitate such adjustments to achieve the program's goals, thereby providing greater flexibility and responsiveness.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3769
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1005
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2023
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478: 2)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3769
    Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1005
    Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2023


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478: 2)
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted