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John Reed (D-RI)

S.Amdt. 6011

S.Amdt. 6011 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors

Changes S. 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment aims to change and add to the Energy Conservation and Production Act by focusing on the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Key Changes and Additions:

  • Weatherization Readiness Fund: It adds a new fund to distribute money to States. These funds are to be used for repairs on dwelling units occupied by low-income persons that have significant defects or hazards preventing the installation of weatherization measures.

  • Funding: It authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out the Weatherization Readiness Fund.

  • Cost Adjustments: It increases specific dollar amounts within the Act:

  • The amount of $6,500 is changed to $15,000.

  • The amount of $3,000 is changed to $6,000.

  • Secretary's Authority: It allows the Secretary to increase the financial assistance provided per dwelling unit beyond the specified limit if market conditions require it to achieve the program's purposes.