US SB983 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: Introduced on April 2 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-10 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 2 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-10 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
| Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
| Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-10 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 185. |
| 2019-09-10 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-82. |
| 2019-07-16 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 2019-07-09 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. |
| 2019-04-02 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2041 (Related) 2019-07-17 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subjects
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
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
