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HR7197Referred to Committee

Home Energy Relief Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Wesley Bell
Wesley Bell
Democrat · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001324

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • John W. Mannion (D-NY-22)Original· 2026-01-22
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI-4)· 2026-02-02

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-22

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely provide financial assistance or tax breaks to help homeowners reduce their energy costs and improve their home's energy efficiency. It could include programs for weatherization, upgrades to heating and cooling systems, or rebates for installing solar panels and other renewable energy equipment. The legislation would affect homeowners and potentially energy companies involved in efficiency upgrades.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Commerce
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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