119-HR-1355 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

Renew and expand federal help to make low‑income homes more energy‑efficient, with higher per‑home funding and a new grant to fix health and safety issues before weatherization; the bill cleared committee 50–0 and heads to the House floor. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.R.1355 - 119th Congress (2025–202…[3]House Energy & Commerce Committee — E&C Advances Fifteen Bills to the Full Hous…

What It Does

The Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 reauthorizes the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through 2030, raises the cap on average spending per home from $6,500 to $12,000, and creates a Weatherization Readiness Program with $50 million per year (FY2026–FY2030) to address structural, electrical, plumbing, roofing, or environmental issues that currently force projects to be deferred. The readiness grants would not have to meet a savings‑to‑investment ratio, making it easier to tackle health and safety problems so weatherization can follow. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.R.1355 - 119th Congress (2025–202…[4]GovInfo (GPO) — H.R. 1355 Introduced in House (official GPO text)

Why it matters: WAP helps low‑income households cut energy bills and improve home safety; DOE estimates participating households save roughly $372 per year on average. By raising the per‑home cap and funding pre‑weatherization fixes, more homes—especially older or unsafe ones—could qualify and be completed, reducing energy burdens for vulnerable families. [2]U.S. Department of Energy — Weatherization Assistance Program | Department of E…[1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.R.1355 - 119th Congress (2025–202…

Who’s For It

• Sponsors and leads: Rep. Paul Tonko (D‑NY) with Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D‑OH), Josh Riley (D‑NY), Mike Lawler (R‑NY), and Del. James Moylan (R‑GU) promoting lower energy bills and safer homes. [5]Office of Rep. Josh Riley — Josh Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Ener…[6]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Cosponsors - H.R.1355 (119th): Weatherizat…
• Energy‑efficiency advocates: The Alliance to Save Energy backs H.R. 1355, citing bill savings and health benefits for low‑income families. [7]Alliance to Save Energy — Alliance to Save Energy Supports Bipartisan Weatheriz…
• Industry groups: The Building Performance Association supports reauthorization and the readiness funding to reduce deferrals and support contractor jobs. [8]Building Performance Association — House Subcommittee Unanimously Advances Bipa…

Who’s Against It

• As of December 4, 2025, no organized opposition statements were found; the bill advanced from the House Energy & Commerce Committee by a 50–0 vote. [3]House Energy & Commerce Committee — E&C Advances Fifteen Bills to the Full Hous…
• The bill has bipartisan cosponsors from both parties, indicating broad support to date. [6]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Cosponsors - H.R.1355 (119th): Weatherizat…

What’s Next

On December 3, 2025, the full House Energy & Commerce Committee reported H.R. 1355—amended—to the House. The next step is potential House floor consideration; official trackers may briefly lag behind committee announcements. [3]House Energy & Commerce Committee — E&C Advances Fifteen Bills to the Full Hous…[9]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and…