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Disapproval of Energy Efficiency Standards for HUD and USDA Financed Housing

This Congressional resolution aims to overturn new energy efficiency rules for government-financed homes. This means that residential buildings supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not be required to meet previously established, higher energy-saving standards. In practice, this could affect the operating costs of these homes for future residents.
Key points
Congress seeks to block new energy saving requirements for government-financed homes.
The absence of these standards may mean lower initial construction costs, but potentially higher energy bills for residents.
The decision applies to residential buildings supported by HUD and USDA.
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Additional Information
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture relating to "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing".
Print number: HJRES 170
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2024-06-27