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

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Bill Number

S 983

Introduced

Apr 2, 2019

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Congressional oversight Employment and training programs Energy Energy assistance for the poor and aged Energy efficiency and conservation Low- and moderate-income housing Public contracts and procurement Residential rehabilitation and home repair State and local government operations

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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.

Actions

Sep 10, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Sep 10, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-82.
Jul 16, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 9, 2019

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-327.
Apr 2, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 2, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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