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HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7325

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish (1) criteria for a HOPE Qualification for contractors to advance their capabilities to efficiently retrofit homes, including a list of courses that meet the criteria and information on how individuals and entities may apply for grants to achieve such qualification; and (2) a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements.

Current Status of Bill HR 7325

Bill HR 7325 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7325 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2020.  Bill HR 7325's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of June 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7325

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7325

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction
- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Housing industry and standards
- Intergovernmental relations
- Licensing and registrations
- Lighting, heating, cooling
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Performance measurement
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- Small business
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Vocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7325

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020
To make grants to support online training of residential contractors and rebates for the energy efficiency upgrades of homes, and for other purposes.
HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020

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