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Home Energy Relief Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7197 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Jan 22, 2026

What it does

The Home Energy Relief Act would amend Public Law 117–169 to remove restrictions that currently prevent households from combining federal home energy-efficiency rebates with other federal grants or rebates, thereby improving access for working families, renters, and owners of older homes. It would also create a new bonus rebate program for electrification upgrades in homes built before 1970, allowing states and tribes to provide additional incentives up to 20% of the initial rebate, provided total rebates do not exceed project costs. Finally, the bill requires the Secretary of Energy to submit biennial reports to Congress on rebate participation, energy savings, and recommendations to…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 22, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 22, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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