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Building Technologies Research and Development: Lower Bills, Cleaner Air

This act aims to support research and development of new building technologies to reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions. Citizens can expect lower utility bills and a healthier environment in their homes and workplaces. These programs will also focus on improving energy efficiency in residential buildings, including low-income and public housing.
Key points
Lower energy bills: Development of technologies to reduce energy use in homes and commercial buildings.
Cleaner air: Reduction of emissions from buildings, improving air quality.
Support for residential buildings: Research and demonstration programs will focus on improving energy efficiency in various housing types, including low-income and public housing.
Smart buildings: Development of energy management systems that allow buildings to interact better with the power grid, optimizing energy consumption.
Modern lighting: Investments in the development of energy-efficient lighting technologies to reduce electricity consumption.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9659
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building Technologies Research and Development Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9659.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lower energy bills: Development of technologies to reduce energy use in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Cleaner air: Reduction of emissions from buildings, improving air quality.
  • Support for residential buildings: Research and demonstration programs will focus on improving energy efficiency in various housing types, including low-income and public housing.
  • Smart buildings: Development of energy management systems that allow buildings to interact better with the power grid, optimizing energy consumption.
  • Modern lighting: Investments in the development of energy-efficient lighting technologies to reduce electricity consumption.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Public Investments Real Estate