Bill · S. 333· Senate(119-S-333)
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
- Introduced
- 1/30/2025
- Last activity
- 1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Homeowner Energy Freedom Act'', aims to repeal specific provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act. It targets provisions related to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. Specifically, it seeks to repeal sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of Public Law 117-169. Additionally, the bill requires the rescission of any unobligated balances of amounts made available under those repealed sections. It also includes a conforming amendment to modify existing law.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill rescinds unobligated balances of funds previously allocated for home electrification subsidies.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-7
The bill repeals provisions meant to provide taxpayer subsidies and rebates for home electrification and renewable energy adoption.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
The bill removes high-efficiency electric home rebates that would have assisted low-income households with energy transitions.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-4
The repeal eliminates financial incentives and rebates intended for middle-class homeowners looking to electrify their homes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Rescission of Funds: Under Section 2(b), the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the targeted sections are rescinded, which removes those funds from the current programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of Subsidies: Section 2(a) repeals sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of the Inflation Reduction Act, which are provisions relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. This removes the existing provisions and subsidies established by those sections.
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Removal of Rebate Language: Section 2(c) amends Section 50121(c)(7) of the Inflation Reduction Act by striking language regarding rebates provided under a high-efficiency electric home rebate program.
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 Middle Class Households-4Good For Urban Residents-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri