H.R. 1355: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Sponsor
Paul Tonko
Democrat · NY-20
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Feb 4, 2026
Placed on House floor schedule, Calendar No. 410.
Drafty homes need more than a half-fix
Why it matters
The cap on weatherization work would jump by $5,500 per home — from $6,500 to $12,000 — while Congress authorizes $1.575 billion over five years for the federal program. That means more low-income households could get deeper repairs instead of partial upgrades that stop when the budget runs out.
H.R. 1355 raises the average amount the federal weatherization program can spend on each home from $6,500 to $12,000. That is a $5,500 increase per home — nearly an 85% jump — which gives local agencies more room to handle older homes that need bigger fixes before energy-saving upgrades can work.
The bill also authorizes $1.575 billion from fiscal years 2026 through 2030: $300 million a year for the first three years, then $325 million and $350 million. That kind of multi-year funding matters because states and local providers need stable budgets to hire crews, line up contractors, and plan projects beyond short-term patch jobs.
H.R. 1355 also tells the Department of Energy to report whether readiness efforts are actually helping homes qualify for weatherization. In plain English, Congress wants to know whether pre-weatherization work is moving households into the main program or just funding work that never leads to a full upgrade.
H.R. 1355 Bill Summary
What H.R. 1355 actually does.
More money can go into each home
The average spending limit rises from $6,500 to $12,000 per dwelling unit, giving weatherization providers $5,500 more to work with on a typical home.
Five years of weatherization funding
H.R. 1355 authorizes $300 million a year for 2026 through 2028, then $325 million for 2029 and $350 million for 2030.
Readiness work has to show results
The Department of Energy would have to report whether enhancement and innovation readiness efforts are actually helping homes become eligible for the weatherization program.
Who benefits from H.R. 1355?
Low-income households in older homes
If your home needs more than basic insulation or minor sealing, the higher cap could make it easier for a local provider to take on the full job instead of stopping at a cheaper partial fix.
State and local weatherization agencies
Agencies would get a clearer five-year funding path — $1.575 billion total — which can help with staffing, contractor planning, and larger project pipelines.
Contractors and crews doing energy upgrades
A higher per-home ceiling and multi-year funding could mean a steadier stream of projects, especially for homes that need more labor-intensive work.
Who is affected by H.R. 1355?
Households waiting on weatherization approval
Some homes that were too expensive to fully treat under the old cap could become more workable under the new $12,000 average limit.
Department of Energy
DOE would have to expand its readiness reporting to show whether pre-weatherization efforts are actually helping homes qualify for the main program.
Annual appropriators in Congress
Lawmakers would still decide each year whether to provide the authorized amounts, so the full funding path is not automatic.
Cost & Funding
Authorization
$1.575 billion authorized over five years, plus a higher per-home spending cap.
- The bill authorizes $300 million for each of fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, then $325 million for 2029 and $350 million for 2030.
- That totals $1.575 billion from 2026 through 2030.
- The average per-home cap rises by $5,500, from $6,500 to $12,000.
- Because the cap increase is nearly 85%, local programs could take on homes that need deeper repairs before efficiency upgrades can happen.
- Authorization is not the same as an appropriation, so Congress would still need to fund the program each year.
What Congress Is Saying
H.R. 1355 hasn't been debated on the floor yet.
This section updates when a legislator speaks about it on the floor or in committee.
HR1355 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Feb 4, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-480.
House: Vote: 50-0
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
House: Vote Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
House: Committee Action
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
About the Sponsor
Paul Tonko
Democrat, New York's 20th congressional district · 17 years in Congress
Committees: Energy and Commerce, the Budget
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Cosponsors (21)
This bill has 21 cosponsors: 17 Democrats, 4 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 13 states: California, Florida, Georgia, and 10 more.
Marcy Kaptur
Democrat · OH
Josh Riley
Democrat · NY
James Moylan
Republican · GU
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY
Kevin Mullin
Democrat · CA
Brian Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA
Zachary Nunn
Republican · IA
Sanford Bishop
Democrat · GA
Kathy Castor
Democrat · FL
Maggie Goodlander
Democrat · NH
J. Correa
Democrat · CA
John Mannion
Democrat · NY
Committee Sponsors
Energy and Commerce Committee
3 of 54 committee members cosponsored
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What laws does H.R. 1355 change?
1 changes
Sections Amended
Section 422 of Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6872)
striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: ``(1) $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028; ``(2) $325,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and ``(3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2030
H.R. 1355 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Energy and Commerce
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Energy
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
Placed on House floor schedule, Calendar No. 410.
Feb 4, 2026
Official Sources
Official bill page with text, actions, sponsors, and status for the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025.
Department of Energy program page for the Weatherization Assistance Program that H.R. 1355 reauthorizes and modifies.
Official U.S. Code page containing the weatherization average-cost provision amended by H.R. 1355 from $6,500 to $12,000.
Official U.S. Code page for the Weatherization Assistance Program authorization section that the bill updates through fiscal year 2030.
Official U.S. Code page for the weatherization readiness and innovation section that H.R. 1355 amends to require additional DOE reporting.
H.R. 1355 Common Questions
What does H.R. 1355 do?
H.R. 1355 raises the average weatherization spending limit from $6,500 to $12,000 per home, authorizes $1.575 billion through 2030, and requires DOE to report whether readiness work helps homes qualify.
How much more could be spent on each home under H.R. 1355?
An average of $5,500 more per dwelling unit. The cap would rise from $6,500 to $12,000 under H.R. 1355.
How much funding does H.R. 1355 authorize?
It authorizes $1.575 billion over five years: $300 million annually for 2026 through 2028, then $325 million in 2029 and $350 million in 2030.
Does H.R. 1355 guarantee that money will be spent?
No. The bill authorizes funding, but Congress would still need to approve the actual money in annual spending bills.
Who would benefit most from H.R. 1355?
Low-income households in older homes could benefit most, especially when a home needs more than basic repairs before weatherization work can move forward.
What is the DOE reporting change in H.R. 1355?
DOE would have to report whether readiness efforts are actually helping homes become eligible for the main weatherization program.
Would H.R. 1355 create a new weatherization program?
Not in this text. H.R. 1355 mainly raises the per-home cap, extends funding, and adds reporting on whether readiness work is improving eligibility.
Based on H.R. 1355 bill text
H.R. 1355 Bill Text
“To amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program, direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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