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.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 75, also known as the "Energy Efficiency Standards Repeal Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination regarding energy efficiency standards for housing. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to housing and energy efficiency.

The bill is focused on reversing a decision made by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture regarding energy efficiency standards for housing. The bill does not specify the exact determination that is being targeted for withdrawal, but it is clear that the sponsors of the bill believe that the current standards are not in the best interest of the housing industry.

The bill is likely to be controversial, as energy efficiency standards are a key component of efforts to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change. Supporters of the bill may argue that the current standards are too stringent and are placing unnecessary burdens on the housing industry. Opponents, on the other hand, may argue that rolling back these standards could have negative consequences for the environment and public health. Overall, Bill 119 hr 75 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the housing industry and energy efficiency standards in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 75

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 75, also known as the "Energy Efficiency Standards Repeal Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination regarding energy efficiency standards for housing. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to housing and energy efficiency.

The bill is focused on reversing a decision made by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture regarding energy efficiency standards for housing. The bill does not specify the exact determination that is being targeted for withdrawal, but it is clear that the sponsors of the bill believe that the current standards are not in the best interest of the housing industry.

The bill is likely to be controversial, as energy efficiency standards are a key component of efforts to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change. Supporters of the bill may argue that the current standards are too stringent and are placing unnecessary burdens on the housing industry. Opponents, on the other hand, may argue that rolling back these standards could have negative consequences for the environment and public health. Overall, Bill 119 hr 75 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the housing industry and energy efficiency standards in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of th...