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Withdrawal of Energy Efficiency Standards for Housing Construction

This bill aims to withdraw new, mandatory energy efficiency standards for government-financed homes. This means housing construction will not have to meet these specific, higher requirements, which could impact construction costs and housing availability.
Key points
Withdrawal of energy efficiency requirements for new homes financed by government agencies (HUD, USDA, VA).
Prohibition on using federal funds to implement or enforce similar standards.
Reversion to previous, less stringent energy efficiency standards.
Agencies like the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will be prevented from implementing their own housing energy efficiency standards.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_75
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HOUSE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_75.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Withdrawal of energy efficiency requirements for new homes financed by government agencies (HUD, USDA, VA).
  • Prohibition on using federal funds to implement or enforce similar standards.
  • Reversion to previous, less stringent energy efficiency standards.
  • Agencies like the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will be prevented from implementing their own housing energy efficiency standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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.

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Real Estate Environment