Bill · H.R. 3474· House(119-HR-3474)

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

Age: 73 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/15/2025
Last activity: 2/4/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Sponsored by: Randy Weber
Cosponsors: - 18 - 18

Energy

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. It clarifies that installing mechanical insulation property counts as an energy or water efficiency measure for federal buildings. The bill amends section 543(f)(1) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act by adding a specific definition for mechanical insulation property. It also updates comprehensive energy and water evaluations under section 543(f)(3)(A) to include the identification of these insulation measures.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
By increasing energy efficiency in federal buildings, the bill helps reduce overall energy consumption and carbon footprints.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
Standardizing insulation requirements helps ensure federal buildings operate more sustainably.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill may benefit businesses within the mechanical insulation and energy efficiency sectors.