# 119-hr-2486: Heating and Cooling Relief Act

119-hr-2486, Heating and Cooling Relief Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2486
- Congress: 119
- Title: Heating and Cooling Relief Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 53
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**Limit household energy bills to 3% of income.** This bill would rename and expand the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program into a year-round Home Energy Assistance Program that increases funding and targets reductions in household energy burdens.

## Cosponsors (53)

- Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Cap energy bills at 3% of income: benefit, high. If enacted, the government would work with States to try to keep eligible households’ home energy costs at or below 3% of income. This is a target, to be done as practicable, using program funds and State efforts. Households with the lowest incomes would be prioritized for deeper savings.
- More funding to run help year-round: benefit, high. If enacted, the program would be funded with “such sums as may be necessary” so States can help all eligible households. It would set $2 billion for 2026 and $2 billion plus more as needed each year after. States would raise the planning share from 10% to 15% and use amounts above 10% to run the pr…
- More home upgrades and electrification help: benefit, high. If enacted, more money would go to weatherization and repairs. At least 25% would go to weatherization, and another portion would be set at 35% or more. States would try to replace fossil-fuel systems with efficient electric heating and cooling and use materials free of asthma-triggering chemicals.…
- More households qualify and get disaster help: benefit, high. If enacted, more households would qualify for energy help. You would be eligible if your income is at or below the greater of 250% of the poverty level or 80% of your State’s median income. States could not deny help because a household member is not a citizen, and this aid would not count as a Fed…
- Stronger protections from energy suppliers: benefit, medium. If enacted, suppliers that get program funds would have new duties. Within 2 years, they would offer a low-income payment program with the State and include program info in late notices. They could not charge late fees from 6 months before to 6 months after aid is received and must refund any such…
- Easier applications and better program access: benefit, medium. If enacted, States would need to allow online applications within 5 years, autoenroll eligible households, and expand outreach and training. Program coordinators paid with program funds would earn at least $15 an hour or the higher local minimum wage. The government would create a standard way to t…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2486 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2486)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2486 (as of 2026-10-03).