A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to create financial assistance for States and Indian Tribes to establish and maintain regional energy hubs. These hubs are designed to increase public awareness of and access to energy and energy efficiency programs. The legislation aims to improve energy affordability, community resilience, and energy security. Energy hubs will conduct outreach, support low- and moderate-income community members, and connect people with local energy professionals and job training resources. The bill authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these activities.
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- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill explicitly targets low- and moderate-income community members to help them participate in energy assistance and weatherization programs.
- Scored +6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill sets aside at least 5 percent of available funding directly for Indian Tribes to establish regional energy hubs.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets underserved rural communities for energy hub deployment and community engagement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equitable Access in Vulnerable Areas: Section 367(b)(2) ensures that States and Indian Tribes provide an appropriate geographic distribution of energy hubs to guarantee equitable access to services in disadvantaged communities and underserved rural communities. This helps ensure that historically overlooked populations can benefit from energy programs.
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Support for Energy Affordability and Assistance Programs: Section 367(c)(6) requires energy hubs to address energy affordability challenges by helping low- and moderate-income community members participate in specific assistance programs, such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and programs under the Inflation Reduction Act. This provision directly assists individuals in reducing their energy use and costs.
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Health and Safety Improvements: Section 367(c)(8) allows energy hubs to support access to nonenergy efficiency building rehabilitation resources, including lead and mold abatement resources. This helps enable energy efficiency measures while directly improving the living conditions and health of residents.
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Job Training and Workforce Development: Section 367(c)(9) directs energy hubs to coordinate with workforce development organizations, labor organizations, and educational institutions to connect community members to job training, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and employment resources. This provision creates clear pathways for local individuals to secure employment in the energy sector.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reporting and Administrative Burdens: Section 367(f) requires the lead organization of each energy hub to submit an annual written report detailing partnerships, outreach activities, workforce development efforts, energy savings estimates, and a regional assessment. Smaller community-based organizations acting as lead organizations might find these continuous data collection and reporting requirements burdensome or costly to fulfill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill explicitly targets low- and moderate-income community members to help them participate in energy assistance and weatherization programs. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill sets aside at least 5 percent of available funding directly for Indian Tribes to establish regional energy hubs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets underserved rural communities for energy hub deployment and community engagement. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Emphasis on equitable distribution of services in disadvantaged communities benefits minority populations. Would children be better off under this? — Lead and mold abatement resources in housing provide safer, healthier living environments for children. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Targeted outreach to underserved and disadvantaged communities supports Hispanic populations living in those areas. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families gain better access to grants, rebates, and financing to lower their energy bills. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees on fixed incomes benefit from reduced utility costs and improved home energy efficiency. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors on fixed incomes benefit significantly from programs that lower energy costs and improve home safety. Would union members be better off under this? — Energy hubs must coordinate with labor organizations and workforce development entities to support training and employment. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Energy hubs are required to conduct outreach to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Pre-apprenticeships and job training initiatives provide pathways into the clean energy workforce for younger adults. Would business owners be better off under this? — Local businesses and contractors benefit from increased demand for energy assessments and efficiency installations. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill involves land-grant universities and agricultural cooperative extension systems in community outreach. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Homeowners and renters benefit from lower utility bills and increased access to energy efficiency programs. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Outreach includes service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and vulnerable populations facing access barriers. Would students be better off under this? — Educational institutions and workforce training programs provide direct skill-building opportunities for students. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Disadvantaged urban communities benefit from equitable geographic distribution of energy hub services. Would women be better off under this? — The legislation directs hubs to engage with minority- and women-owned enterprises.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The legislation explicitly ensures equitable access and community engagement for underserved rural communities and agricultural systems. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill provides financial assistance to establish regional hubs that increase awareness and access to grants, tax credits, and rebates for clean energy. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The creation of regional energy hubs increases participation in energy efficiency programs and promotes energy-saving measures that lower pollution. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Energy hubs promote building rehabilitation and energy efficiency upgrades that reduce environmental degradation and resource waste.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Energy hubs work with affordable housing owners to improve energy efficiency and address building rehabilitation needs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By lowering utility bills and connecting low- and moderate-income individuals with assistance programs, the bill helps alleviate household financial stress. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill mandates equitable distribution of energy hub services to disadvantaged communities, helping narrow disparities for minority populations. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Energy hubs specifically engage with women-owned enterprises and support equitable access to resources in underserved areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports local workforce development, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships to connect community members to clean energy and efficiency jobs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Energy hubs engage with small businesses, minority- and women-owned enterprises, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to help them access energy programs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Funding regional energy hubs and expanding access to energy efficiency programs stimulates local economic activity and reduces utility burdens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Lead organizations of each energy hub must submit detailed annual written reports evaluating their activities, outreach effectiveness, and cost savings. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — States and Indian Tribes are given the authority to designate and distribute funding to regional energy hubs tailored to their local needs. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes federal financial assistance and reporting requirements administered through the Department of Energy to States and Indian Tribes.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The legislation supports building rehabilitation resources such as lead and mold abatement, directly improving residential health and safety conditions.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House