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Withdrawal of Federal Energy Efficiency Standards for New Housing Construction.

This bill requires federal agencies (HUD, USDA) to withdraw recently adopted, stricter energy efficiency standards for government-financed housing construction. This means new homes built under federal programs will revert to older, less stringent energy requirements. While potentially lowering initial construction costs, this change might lead to higher long-term utility bills for residents.
Key points
Federal housing agencies must cancel the new, stricter energy efficiency requirements for federally supported new home construction.
Energy standards for homes financed by HUD and USDA revert to the previous, less rigorous requirements.
The bill also prevents the VA and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) from implementing similar energy efficiency rules.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_S_3178
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3178.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal housing agencies must cancel the new, stricter energy efficiency requirements for federally supported new home construction.
  • Energy standards for homes financed by HUD and USDA revert to the previous, less rigorous requirements.
  • The bill also prevents the VA and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) from implementing similar energy efficiency rules.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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