Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act

Overview: HR 5650 - Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: September 30, 2025

Purpose and Intent:
The main purpose of HR 5650 is to establish a new federal program to help low-income households weatherize their homes and improve energy efficiency. The goal is to enhance the resilience of these homes to extreme weather events and reduce energy costs for vulnerable populations.

Key Provisions:
- Creates the Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program within the Department of Energy
- Provides grants to states and local governments to:
- Conduct home energy audits and assessments
- Install weatherization measures like insulation, air sealing, and energy-efficient appliances
- Upgrade homes to be more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather
- Prioritizes assistance for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty line
- Authorizes $5 billion in funding over 5 years to support the program

Affected Parties and Impacts:
This bill would primarily benefit low-income households by helping them weatherize their homes and improve energy efficiency. It could also create jobs in the weatherization and construction industries. State and local governments would receive funding to administer the program.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
HR 5650 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It will need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President to become law.