Energy (Energy Efficiency)

in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3341: LIT Act of 2025

The LIT Act of 2025 repeals energy efficiency standards for incandescent light bulbs by amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and terminating three specific Department of Energy rules established in 2022 and 2024. It removes requirements that manufacturers must meet for incandescent bulbs' energy efficiency, effectively allowing the sale of bulbs that previously did not comply with these standards. The bill directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers of incandescent lighting products by eliminating these regulatory constraints. This change does not create new standards but eliminates existing ones governing general service lamps.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals energy efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs, weakening a key clean energy standard per the bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency standards for light bulbs, removing requirements that reduced energy consumption and emissions, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HRES 242: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

HRES 242 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to consider three specific legislative items: two resolutions (H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75) seeking to block Department of Energy energy efficiency rules for commercial refrigeration equipment (walk-in coolers/freezers and commercial refrigerators/freezers), and a bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act regarding foreign gifts and contracts. It establishes one hour of debate for each measure, waives objections to their consideration, and specifies voting procedures. The resolution itself does not change policy but enables the House to vote on these underlying bills. This procedural step affects only the legislative process, not the final outcome of the bills.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables disapproval of DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, blocking conservation measures that strengthen energy efficiency regulations.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill enables consideration of resolutions to block DOE energy efficiency rules for commercial refrigeration, weakening environmental conservation standards by removing mandatory energy conservation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Conservation

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passed · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

HR 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, repeals specific energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. It directly affects federal agencies and buildings subject to the repealed standards under Section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D)). The bill removes these standards from federal law, stating they "shall have no force or effect," and updates related provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to eliminate references to the repealed standards. This is a procedural repeal focused solely on removing existing requirements, not creating new infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly weakening conservation requirements under existing law.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly removing environmental protections that reduce energy use and emissions per the Energy Conservation Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

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.)

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs, directly defunding initiatives supporting renewable energy adoption and home energy efficiency.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs that promote environmental protection and reduced emissions.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals energy efficiency rebates and grants for low-income households, defunding programs that support affordable housing affordability and energy costs for vulnerable residents.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill defunds energy efficiency programs that support smart grid technology and electrification infrastructure, limiting technological advancement in home energy systems.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Building Codes Homeownership

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SJRES 50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

This joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Department of Energy rule that established energy efficiency standards for certain appliances. The rule required manufacturers to meet specific certification, labeling, and enforcement standards for products like refrigerators and washing machines. Under the resolution, if approved, the rule would be voided, preventing it from taking effect as a federal regulation. This action directly affects appliance manufacturers and retailers who would have had to comply with the new standards. The process follows the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code) to block regulations without new legislation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule requiring energy efficiency standards for appliances, weakening regulatory requirements95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to void DOE energy efficiency standards for appliances, removing requirements that reduce energy consumption and pollution. Directly weakens environmental regulations by deregulating appliance standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3178: 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.

S 3178 requires the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture Secretaries to withdraw a specific energy efficiency rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing. It prevents these agencies (and also the Veterans Affairs and Federal Housing Finance Agency) from implementing or enforcing that rule or similar standards, mandating a return to pre-existing energy efficiency requirements for covered housing programs. The bill also updates a provision to allow states with energy efficiency codes meeting or exceeding the withdrawn standard (at least 26 states) to continue using them. This directly affects federal housing agencies and the housing projects they fund.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyWithdraws energy efficiency rule, returning to weaker pre-existing standards, weakening clean energy requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentWithdraws energy efficiency standards for housing, weakening environmental protections and reversing stricter requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1281: Natural GAS Act of 2025

The Natural GAS Act of 2025 requires the Department of Energy to conduct a full fuel cycle analysis (referencing a 2009 National Academies report) before setting new energy efficiency standards for residential gas water heaters, furnaces/boilers, and cooktops/ranges/ovens. It mandates that any final rule must certify it won’t cause a significant shift from gas to electric appliances in construction or replacement. Manufacturers must prominently disclose the analysis results on required energy efficiency labels visible to consumers at point-of-sale. The bill exempts small appliance manufacturers (defined in federal regulations) from these requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents shift from gas to electric appliances, favoring fossil fuels over renewables by blocking efficiency standards that could accelerate electrification.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates preventing shift from gas to electric appliances, maintaining fossil fuel dependence and opposing cleaner energy transition per its certification requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters, weakening conservation requirements and preventing stronger energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for water heaters, preventing stricter environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 333: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

S 333, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, repeals three specific sections of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that established energy efficiency programs for homeowners. These sections included a high-efficiency electric home rebate program and related funding mechanisms. The bill also rescinds unobligated funds from those repealed programs and makes a minor conforming change to another IRA section. This legislation directly affects homeowners who would have qualified for the repealed rebate programs, eliminating those specific federal energy efficiency incentives.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals IRA energy efficiency programs and rescinds funding, directly weakening homeowner clean energy adoption initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals IRA energy efficiency rebate programs, removing funding for homeowner clean energy initiatives that reduce emissions.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals IRA energy efficiency rebates, defunding programs that lower housing costs for homeowners, directly weakening affordable housing support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Homeownership

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signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

H.J. Res. 42 is a congressional disapproval resolution that voids a Department of Energy (DOE) rule on appliance energy efficiency standards. The resolution specifically targets the DOE's 2024 rule requiring certification, labeling, and enforcement for energy-efficient appliances and commercial equipment. By disapproving this rule under federal law (5 U.S.C. § 801), the resolution prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers and retailers would not need to comply with its requirements. This resolution directly affects the implementation of the DOE's energy conservation program for consumer products and commercial equipment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves DOE rule requiring appliance energy efficiency standards, weakening enforcement of efficiency requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill disapproves DOE's 2024 energy efficiency rule for appliances, removing certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements that would reduce energy consumption and emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation