Bills · HR 7197
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7197Commerce
Home Energy Relief Act
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly reduce the upfront cost barrier for many Americans wanting to improve their home's energy efficiency. By allowing people to combine federal rebates and grants, it makes larger, more impactful home energy upgrades more financially feasible. This means more households could upgrade to energy-saving appliances and insulation, leading to lower utility bills over time, especially important for working families and those with high energy burdens.
For owners and renters of older homes, the new bonus rebate is particularly relevant. Older homes often consume more energy and can be more expensive to heat and cool, but retrofitting them can be costly. This bonus could make those necessary upgrades more affordable, contributing to both personal savings and broader environmental goals by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Without this bill, these financial hurdles would remain, slowing down the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and improvements across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Eliminates the rule that prevents combining certain federal home energy performance rebates with other federal grants and rebates.
This allows individuals to access more financial assistance for energy-efficient home improvements by stacking multiple federal incentives.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a new bonus rebate for eligible high-efficiency electric home upgrades and purchases in homes built prior to January 1, 1970.
This provides additional financial incentive specifically for owners and renters of older homes, which often have higher energy consumption and greater retrofit costs.
PROVISION 03
Caps the bonus rebate at 20 percent of the initial rebate amount and ensures that the total sum of rebates does not exceed the project's cost.
This limits the financial outlay for the bonus and prevents individuals from profiting from the rebates, keeping the focus on cost recovery.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit annual reports to Congress on the performance of the rebate programs.
This ensures ongoing oversight of the programs, tracking their effectiveness, energy savings achieved, and access for low-income households.
SPONSORSHIP
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7197
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 22, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House BillHR 7197Commerce
Home Energy Relief Act
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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