# 119-hr-9894: Investing in State Energy Act of 2026

119-hr-9894, Investing in State Energy Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9894
- Congress: 119
- Title: Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-19

## Summary

**Timely distribution of energy efficiency and weatherization funds** is the bill's core aim. It forces faster, clearer delivery by setting deadlines for guidance, allocation notices, and payments to States, Indian Tribes, and other direct recipients. - States and Indian Tribes get faster cash flow. The Secretary must publish application guidance and allocation notices within 60 days of funds being available and must pay recipients within 30 days after receiving a complete plan. - Low-income households and local weatherization programs should see quicker help. Shorter waiting rules mean weatherization and state energy projects can start sooner once plans meet material requirements. - The State Energy Program gets a multi-year funding baseline. The bill authorizes $500 million for the program plus $100 million each year for FY2027–2031 and fixes distribution to States under the formula in effect on January 1, 2026. *Authorizes a defined multi-year appropriation for SEP, specifying $500 million plus $100 million annually for FY2027–2031 and directing timely guidance and payments.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More state energy grants and timing: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would provide $500 million one-time and $100 million each year for FY2027 through FY2031 for the State Energy Program. The Secretary would have to publish application guidance and state allocation amounts within 60 days after funds are made available. When a State submits a com…
- Faster weatherization grant guidance and payments: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary to release Weatherization Assistance Program application guidance and publish allocations within 60 days after funds are made available. When a State, Indian Tribe, or other direct recipient sends a complete plan under section 415(b), the Secretary w…

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- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9894 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9894)

## Related
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- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6766)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9894 (as of 2026-08-19).