House BillHR 4758Income tax creditsState and local finance
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
INTRO JUL 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the cost of making homes more energy-efficient and reduces support for a skilled workforce in green building. If this bill passes, homeowners might face higher upfront costs for installing electric appliances that could save them money on energy bills in the long run and reduce their carbon footprint. This could slow the transition to cleaner energy sources in homes across the country.
Without these programs, states and localities might find it harder to encourage the adoption of modern, energy-saving building codes, which could mean new homes are less efficient, leading to higher energy use and costs over time. The bill changes the current approach of using federal incentives to drive energy efficiency and electrification, shifting the full financial burden and decision-making to individual homeowners and local governments without federal assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Repeals the high-efficiency electric home rebate program, which provided financial incentives for homeowners to install electric appliances and energy efficiency upgrades.
This means homeowners would no longer receive federal rebates to help cover the costs of switching to more energy-efficient electric heating, cooling, and cooking systems.
PROVISION 02
Repeals the State-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants program, which offered funding to states to train workers for energy-efficient construction jobs.
This would remove federal support for developing a skilled workforce capable of installing and maintaining advanced energy-efficient home systems.
PROVISION 03
Repeals assistance for the adoption of latest and zero building energy codes, which helped state and local governments update their building standards.
This would end federal financial help for states and localities working to implement more modern and efficient building construction rules, potentially slowing progress on energy conservation in new homes and buildings.
PROVISION 04
Rescinds (cancels) any unspent money that was previously allocated for the high-efficiency electric home rebate program and the building energy code adoption assistance program.
This ensures that no further funds from these specific programs can be spent, effectively shutting them down entirely and returning the money to the Treasury.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2301-2306)
FLOOR
FEB 25
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.
HOUSE · FLOOR
FEB 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4758.
FLOOR
FEB 25
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the cost of making homes more energy-efficient and reduces support for a skilled workforce in green building. If this bill passes, homeowners might face higher upfront costs for installing electric appliances that could save them money on energy bills in the long run and reduce their carbon footprint. This could slow the transition to cleaner energy sources in homes across the country.
Without these programs, states and localities might find it harder to encourage the adoption of modern, energy-saving building codes, which could mean new homes are less efficient, leading to higher energy use and costs over time. The bill changes the current approach of using federal incentives to drive energy efficiency and electrification, shifting the full financial burden and decision-making to individual homeowners and local governments without federal assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Repeals the high-efficiency electric home rebate program, which provided financial incentives for homeowners to install electric appliances and energy efficiency upgrades.
This means homeowners would no longer receive federal rebates to help cover the costs of switching to more energy-efficient electric heating, cooling, and cooking systems.
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Repeals the State-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants program, which offered funding to states to train workers for energy-efficient construction jobs.
This would remove federal support for developing a skilled workforce capable of installing and maintaining advanced energy-efficient home systems.
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Repeals assistance for the adoption of latest and zero building energy codes, which helped state and local governments update their building standards.
This would end federal financial help for states and localities working to implement more modern and efficient building construction rules, potentially slowing progress on energy conservation in new homes and buildings.
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Rescinds (cancels) any unspent money that was previously allocated for the high-efficiency electric home rebate program and the building energy code adoption assistance program.
This ensures that no further funds from these specific programs can be spent, effectively shutting them down entirely and returning the money to the Treasury.
The repeal of programs and rescission of unobligated balances would become effective on the date this Act is enacted into law.
GLOSSARY
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Repeal
To officially cancel or withdraw a law or a specific part of a law.
Public Law 117-169
A specific law passed by Congress, in this case, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which established the programs targeted by this bill.
Rescind
To formally cancel or revoke something, such as an order or an allocation of funds. In this context, it means to take back unspent money.
Unobligated balances
Funds that have been set aside by Congress for a specific purpose but have not yet been legally committed or spent by a government agency.
High-efficiency electric home rebate program
A federal program providing financial incentives (rebates) to homeowners for installing certain energy-efficient electric appliances and systems in their homes.
Building energy code
A set of minimum requirements for energy efficiency in new and renovated buildings, typically established by state or local governments.
Conforming Amendment
A change made to a law to make it consistent with another change in the same or a different law.
ACTION TIMELINE
22 EVENTS
FEB 25
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2301-2306)
FLOOR
FEB 25
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.
FLOOR
FEB 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4758.
FLOOR
FEB 25
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.