Bills · HR 7042
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7042Energy
Heroes Home Energy Savings Act
INTRO JAN 13· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a tangible need for energy savings and home improvements, particularly for military families who often face unique financial pressures and frequent relocations. By making homes more energy-efficient, it helps reduce household utility costs, freeing up money for other necessities. For the broader public, it extends a program that helps low-income families improve their homes and reduce their carbon footprint.
If this bill becomes law, military families would have a dedicated resource to make their homes more affordable and comfortable, and the overall Weatherization Assistance Program would continue its work through 2030. If it doesn't pass, the specific funding for military families would not be established, and the broader program would need new authorization and funding to continue its operations past its current expiration, potentially leaving many low-income households without access to these critical energy-saving services.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $2.1 million annually from Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030 specifically for weatherization activities benefiting active duty and reserve military households.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to help military families reduce their energy costs and improve their home efficiency.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $350 million annually from Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030 for the general Weatherization Assistance Program.
This extends the overall funding for a vital program that helps low-income households make energy-saving home improvements.
PROVISION 03
Extends the authorization period for specific financial assistance and innovation within the Weatherization Assistance Program from 2025 to 2030.
This ensures the program has continued legal authority to operate and innovate for an additional five years.
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D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 13
Introduced in House
JAN 13
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7042
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026
House BillHR 7042Energy
Heroes Home Energy Savings Act
INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
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