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Withdrawal of New Energy Efficiency Standards for Federally Financed Housing

This bill aims to immediately withdraw the recently adopted, stricter energy efficiency standards for homes financed by federal agencies (HUD and USDA). This means that construction supported by these agencies, as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), will revert to meeting previous, less stringent requirements. For citizens, this could translate into lower initial construction costs for new homes, but potentially higher energy bills in the future, as buildings will not be required to be as energy efficient.
Key points
Withdrawal of the new, stricter energy efficiency standards for housing financed by HUD and USDA, reverting to the previous, less rigorous requirements.
Prohibition on HUD, USDA, VA, and FHFA from using federal funds to implement or enforce the withdrawn or substantially similar energy efficiency standards.
Changes to state standards consideration: new federal energy efficiency standards can only be adopted if at least 26 states have already adopted similar or stricter codes.
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Print number: 118_HR_8624
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2024-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HOUSE Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8624.

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 2024-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Withdrawal of the new, stricter energy efficiency standards for housing financed by HUD and USDA, reverting to the previous, less rigorous requirements.
  • Prohibition on HUD, USDA, VA, and FHFA from using federal funds to implement or enforce the withdrawn or substantially similar energy efficiency standards.
  • Changes to state standards consideration: new federal energy efficiency standards can only be adopted if at least 26 states have already adopted similar or stricter codes.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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