Summary
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low- or moderate-income households, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for states and local governments to adopt specified building energy codes. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for the rebates or adopting the building energy codes. (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2301)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2301)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 208 (Roll no. 77).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
HouseMs. Castor (FL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2305)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4758.
HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2301-2306)
HouseRule H. Res. 1075 passed House.
HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 414.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-484.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-484.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House