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 (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)
HR 3330, the Energy Freedom Act, repeals numerous tax credits and incentives related to clean energy and energy efficiency. The bill specifically targets credits for residential energy improvements, clean vehicles, renewable energy production, biofuels, and energy-efficient buildings. These repeals would eliminate tax benefits for individuals and businesses that previously claimed these credits. The changes would take effect for property placed in service, vehicles acquired, or credits claimed after December 31, 2025, depending on the specific provision. The bill does not repeal all energy-related tax provisions, as section 7 modifies the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Credit rather than repealing it.
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 The bill also rescinds unobligated funds from those repealed programs and makes a minor conforming change to another IRA section. This legislation directly affects homeowners who would have qualified for the repealed rebate programs, eliminating those specific federal energy efficiency incentives.
HR 6072, the "No Aid for Illegal Entry Act," prohibits federal funding for non-governmental organizations (like nonprofits) that provide legal services, housing, or transportation to undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. without authorization. It also blocks the Department of the Interior from managing services related to immigration enforcement, legal representation, or resettlement. The law includes an exception allowing funds for minors (under 18) and requires agencies to ensure compliance with these restrictions. This bill directly affects nonprofits receiving federal grants and federal agencies handling immigration-related programs, effective upon enactment.
This bill amends federal law to block Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from going to local governments that qualify as "sanctuary jurisdictions." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a city or county that restricts sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with certain immigration detainer requests. The law requires grant recipients to certify they are not sanctuary jurisdictions during the grant period. This directly affects cities and counties with policies limiting cooperation on immigration enforcement, potentially withholding federal funds for housing, infrastructure, and community programs. The exception for jurisdictions not sharing information when victims or witnesses of crimes come forward is included.
S 303, the "Defund the CFPB Act," would eliminate all federal funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by amending the 2010 law that created it. The bill specifically changes the funding provision to state the CFPB's budget must be "not more than $0," effectively cutting all financial support. This would directly prevent the CFPB from operating its consumer protection programs, which regulate financial products like mortgages, credit cards, and loans. As a result, consumers relying on the CFPB's enforcement and education efforts would no longer have this federal oversight mechanism.
This bill clarifies and expands the definition of "public charge" for immigration purposes, affecting non-citizens applying for visas, admission, or adjustment of status. It defines a public charge as someone receiving certain government benefits (including SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and income support programs) for more than 12 months within any 36-month period. The determination considers factors like age, health, assets, education, and family status in a holistic assessment, while exempting refugees, asylees, and military dependents. The bill requires the government to publish a comprehensive list of covered benefits within 180 days of enactment.
This bill repeals federal energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing that were set to take effect in 2022. It specifically nullifies a Department of Energy rule published in May 2022, removing requirements for energy conservation in manufactured homes. The change directly affects manufacturers and buyers of manufactured housing by eliminating these new efficiency mandates. The bill does not establish new standards but removes existing ones from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
HR 7213, the *Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026*, requires U.S. citizenship or nationality for eligibility for most federal assistance programs (like SNAP, housing aid, or Medicaid). It mandates applicants to submit a written declaration under penalty of perjury and provide documentary proof (e.g., birth certificate, SSN) verified through Social Security Administration and DHS databases. The bill affects individuals applying for or receiving federal benefits, with exceptions for children in households where at least one member meets the requirement (e.g., children in SNAP or elderly housing programs). It takes effect 1 year after enactment, requiring all current recipients to meet the new rules within 2 years.
This bill nullifies specific Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules related to fair housing implementation, including the 2015 "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" final rule and related 2021 and 2023 regulations. It also prohibits federal funding for a database tracking racial disparities in housing access and requires HUD to consult with state, local, and public housing officials before developing new fair housing policies. The bill directly affects local governments, state housing agencies, and HUD by blocking enforcement of existing fair housing rules and mandating collaborative policy development. Key mechanisms include eliminating specific HUD regulations, banning a federal disparity database, and requiring consensus-based recommendations through structured federal-state-local consultations.
