HR2486Referred to Committee
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-03-31
Introduced
51
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Yassamin Ansari
Democrat · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (639 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/A000381
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (51)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Latest Action
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-03-31
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-03-31
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-03-31
Plain-English Summary
The bill would provide financial assistance or tax relief to help households afford heating and cooling costs, particularly for low-income families and seniors who struggle with energy bills during extreme weather. It addresses concerns about energy affordability by potentially offering rebates, subsidies, or other support mechanisms to reduce the burden of heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. The proposal is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine which parts fall under energy policy versus workforce and education matters.
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Subjects
Energy
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