Bill · H.R. 5184· House(119-HR-5184)
Affordable HOMES Act
- Introduced
- 9/8/2025
- Last activity
- 1/12/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Affordable HOMES Act allows the Secretary of Energy to send recommendations to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development regarding changes to energy conservation standards for manufactured homes. These recommendations must consider cost-effectiveness, life cycle costs, and the initial purchase price of the homes. It also requires taking into account factory construction techniques, climate zones, alternative energy methods, and payback periods for added costs. Additionally, the act cancels a specific energy conservation rule for manufactured housing published on May 31, 2022.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Directly targets reducing the initial purchase price of the most affordable home type.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Increases the availability and affordability of housing common in rural areas.
Does this make housing cost less?+5
Aims to reduce the initial purchase price of manufactured homes by focusing on cost-effectiveness.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-4
Repeals previously established energy conservation standards, which may lead to lower energy efficiency.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
Prioritizes initial cost over strict energy efficiency mandates.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
Reduces the power of federal energy mandates by repealing specific rules.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 263–147
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
01/09/2026 · Roll call 12 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Purchase Prices: The bill requires recommendations for standards to include estimates of the impact on the initial purchase price of manufactured homes (SEC. 2 (a)(2)).
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Cost-Effectiveness: Recommendations must be based on the cost-effectiveness of the standards, considering both construction and operating costs (SEC. 2 (a)(2)(1)).
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Practical Standards: The bill ensures that factory construction techniques and limitations unique to manufactured homes are considered (SEC. 2 (a)(2)(3)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Previous Standards: The act states that the energy conservation standards for manufactured housing published on May 31, 2022, shall have no force or effect (SEC. 2 (b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Reduces Carbon Emissions-4Improves Environmental Protections-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 1/12/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1/9/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H595)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5184.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H595-604)
- 1/7/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 12/30/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-419.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/3/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 16.
- 11/19/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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