Bill · S. 3178· Senate(119-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.
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S8206)
- Sponsored by
- John Barrasso
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a specific final determination regarding energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD- and USDA-financed housing. It prohibits these agencies from using Federal funds to implement or enforce that determination or any substantially similar one. Additionally, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is barred from taking similar actions with Federal funds. The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is also prohibited from finalizing or enforcing rules related to energy efficiency standards for single and multifamily housing. Finally, the bill amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act regarding the consideration of State standards.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill reduces regulatory burdens and compliance costs for businesses involved in housing construction and financing.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
By rolling back energy efficiency requirements for new construction, the bill reduces regulatory compliance costs for developers and builders.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The bill amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to include specific requirements regarding the adoption of state energy standards.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-4
The bill rolls back energy efficiency standards for new construction, which may lead to higher energy consumption and carbon emissions over time.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reversion to Previous Standards: Under Section 1(a)(3), the bill requires energy efficiency standards to revert to what was required before the final determination was announced. This provides a return to established standards for covered programs.
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Restriction on Agency Action: According to Section 1(a)(2), the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture are prohibited from taking action or using Federal funds to implement the specific energy efficiency determination or any substantially similar determination.
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Limits on Federal Housing Finance Agency: Section 1(b)(2) prevents the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing determinations or rules related to energy efficiency standards for single and multifamily housing.
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Limits on Department of Veterans Affairs: Section 1(b)(1) prevents the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from using Federal funds or taking action to implement a determination substantially similar to the one mentioned in the bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Veterans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 11/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S8206)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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