HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020
Latest action · Jun 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.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 24, 2020
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 24, 2020 to Sep 8, 2020, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IN | André Carson | Original | Jun 24, 2020 |
| R-WV | David B. McKinley | Original | Jun 24, 2020 |
| D-CT | Jahana Hayes | Original | Jun 24, 2020 |
| D-NY | Paul Tonko | Original | Jun 24, 2020 |
| D-CA | Tony Cárdenas | Original | Jun 24, 2020 |
| D-MD | Jamie Raskin | Jun 25, 2020 | |
| D-MD | David J. Trone | Jun 29, 2020 | |
| D-PA | Michael F. Doyle | Jun 29, 2020 | |
| D-DE | Lisa Blunt Rochester | Aug 14, 2020 | |
| D-NH | Ann M. Kuster | Sep 8, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 24, 2020Introduced in House
- Jun 24, 2020Referred 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.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2 | Moving Forward Act | Related bill | Jul 20, 2020 |
| S 4052 | HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 | Related bill | Jun 24, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
- Building construction
- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Energy
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Housing industry and standards
- Intergovernmental relations
- Licensing and registrations
- Lighting, heating, cooling
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Performance measurement
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- Small business
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Vocational and technical education
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 24, 2020Introduced in House
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