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WHERA Act

USA116th CongressHR-5391| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2019
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 or the WHERA Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement programs and authorize policy to reduce emissions from wood heaters. Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to establish a grant program to provide funding for programs designed to (1) incentivize homeowners to replace old wood heaters with more efficient, cleaner-burning heaters; (2) achieve significant reductions in emissions from wood heaters; (3) help homeowners transition to safer and more efficient heating sources; and (4) support retailers, installers, and manufacturers that sell and make more efficient certified clean heaters. The EPA must also establish a program to (1) inform stakeholders of the benefits of replacing wood heaters that do not meet specified emission reductions standards, (2) develop nonfinancial incentives to promote the proper installation and use of certified clean heaters, and (3) consult with Indian tribes to implement programs and actions to reduce wood heater emissions. Finally, the bill authorizes the EPA to accept wood heater emissions reductions Supplemental Environmental Projects.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2274
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2274
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2274: WHERA Act
  • S 116-5065: Economic Justice Act
Air qualityCongressional oversightEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsLighting, heating, coolingResidential rehabilitation and home repairSolid waste and recycling

WHERA Act

USA116th CongressHR-5391| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2019
Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 or the WHERA Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement programs and authorize policy to reduce emissions from wood heaters. Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to establish a grant program to provide funding for programs designed to (1) incentivize homeowners to replace old wood heaters with more efficient, cleaner-burning heaters; (2) achieve significant reductions in emissions from wood heaters; (3) help homeowners transition to safer and more efficient heating sources; and (4) support retailers, installers, and manufacturers that sell and make more efficient certified clean heaters. The EPA must also establish a program to (1) inform stakeholders of the benefits of replacing wood heaters that do not meet specified emission reductions standards, (2) develop nonfinancial incentives to promote the proper installation and use of certified clean heaters, and (3) consult with Indian tribes to implement programs and actions to reduce wood heater emissions. Finally, the bill authorizes the EPA to accept wood heater emissions reductions Supplemental Environmental Projects.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2274
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2274
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2274: WHERA Act
  • S 116-5065: Economic Justice Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityCongressional oversightEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesIndian social and development programsLighting, heating, coolingResidential rehabilitation and home repairSolid waste and recycling