Congress·In Committee·S. 4911

Investing in State Energy Act of 2026

Energy Efficiency: Faster Funding for State Programs

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Part of: Investing in State Energy Act of 2026

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Next up: A senate committee

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is reviewing this bill. It has not moved since June 24, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and do not move further in the process.

Companion bill: State Energy Programs: Faster Funding and New Spending →

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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.

Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 9894 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 9894 (119th) →

Key Points

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.

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Milestones

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Jun 24, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Jun 24, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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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.

Data Sources

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D: 3R: 1

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