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BillHR 7080 · 119

Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026

Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Agriculture to study and develop technologies that convert waste heat into electricity, particularly in agricultural and rural areas. Funds research and development of waste heat recovery systems for farms and rural communities.

Sponsored By

Gabe Vasquez
Democrat · New Mexico · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 14, 2026
  3. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects farmers, rural communities, and agricultural businesses by providing them with potential new sources of renewable energy and reducing their energy costs. Impacts the environment by promoting the use of waste heat as a clean and sustainable energy source.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Commodity Markets
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.