Statement from CEO of the National Community Action Foundation David Bradley

December 4, 2025
Washington, DC
Contact: sarahgrucza@ncaf.org

The National Community Action Foundation (NCAF), the federal advocate for the national network of Community Action Agencies, today released the following statement in response to the unanimous, bipartisan passage of an amended version of the “Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025,” also known as H.R.1355, by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

“From improving ventilation to adding insulation, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is essential to ensuring low-income households across the country stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer – saving more than just money and energy, in some cases, saving the lives of children and seniors during extreme weather events.

This important piece of legislation would authorize WAP through Fiscal Year 2030, helping to ensure the continuation of this essential program for the next four years. It also raises the Average Cost Per Dwelling Unit (ACPU) to $12,000, helping to keep pace with the rising costs of home materials and labor costs. And lastly, it makes a minor change to ensure that reporting better assesses grant use.

Thank you to Rep. Paul Tonko for being a tremendous champion for weatherization over the years and for leading the charge on such a crucial piece of legislation. I’m also grateful to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Rep. Brett Guthrie for his leadership and stewardship. Rep. Guthrie is a chairman who, when he promises action, comes through, as he did here. Thank you as well to Ranking Member Rep. Frank Pallone and committee staff from both parties for their hard work and dedication to ensuring the continuation of this program. And while I’m particularly appreciative, I know that ultimately, the folks who will be most appreciative of this work are the tens of thousands of Americans who will benefit, both through weatherization assistance and related job opportunities.

Notably, this bill was passed in a unanimous and bipartisan fashion, a rarity in Washington these days. This speaks to how popular and successful the Weatherization Assistance Program is, but I think the collaboration demonstrated by the House Energy and Commerce Committee also serves as a model for how critical legislation can be advanced efficiently and expediently with input from both parties.

I look forward to working with members of Congress to ensure this bill continues to advance to become ingrained in law. In the years to come, I believe we will look back on this as a significant moment in ensuring the viability and vitality of the weatherization program.”

– David Bradley, CEO and Co-Founder, National Community Action Foundation