What is the current status of HR 7197?

HR 7197 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7197?

HR 7197 was sponsored by Wesley Bell (D), Rep.

Home Energy Relief Act

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

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Introduced in House

Why This Matters

The Home Energy Relief Act helps families access more financial support for improving their home energy efficiency, especially for older homes. It aims to make energy upgrades more affordable and accessible for working families and renters.

If you live in an older home, you could receive extra money for energy-efficient upgrades.

Who this affects

Working families · Renters · Homeowners

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows families to combine energy-efficiency rebates with other federal grants.
2It provides bonus rebates for upgrading older homes built before 1970.
3The bonus rebate can be up to 20% of the initial rebate amount.
4States and Indian Tribes can offer these rebates to eligible households.
5The Secretary of Energy must report on rebate usage and energy savings.

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly

Home Energy Relief Act

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Why This Matters

If you live in an older home, you could receive extra money for energy-efficient upgrades.

Who this affects

Working families · Renters · Homeowners

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows families to combine energy-efficiency rebates with other federal grants.
2It provides bonus rebates for upgrading older homes built before 1970.
3The bonus rebate can be up to 20% of the initial rebate amount.
4States and Indian Tribes can offer these rebates to eligible households.
5The Secretary of Energy must report on rebate usage and energy savings.

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly