This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
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This bill has support from both parties and focuses on making government work faster, which is usually popular. However, many bills like this get stuck in committee before they can get a full vote.
How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 94 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill aims to cut through red tape by forcing the Department of Energy to send out money for energy programs much faster. Right now, states often wait a long time for federal funds to arrive even after their plans are approved.
The new rules would require the government to send money to states and tribes within 30 days of receiving a finished plan. It also requires officials to release application instructions and funding amounts within 60 days of the money being available.
The bill focuses on two main programs. One helps low-income families fix up their homes to save on heating and cooling costs. The other helps states run renewable energy projects and improve their local power grids.
It would provide 100 million dollars every year from 2027 to 2031 to support state energy conservation plans. This steady funding helps states plan long-term projects like upgrading public buildings or making local energy use more efficient.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jun 24, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 4911
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
