Bill · S. 4312· Senate(119-S-4312)
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026," seeks to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. It aims to include the installation of mechanical insulation property as a recognized energy or water efficiency measure. The legislation defines mechanical insulation property as specific materials or accessories used with mechanical systems to reduce energy loss. It also requires that these products meet or exceed specific industry standards. Additionally, the bill updates how comprehensive energy and water evaluations are identified.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill creates potential demand for businesses that manufacture or install mechanical insulation products.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
The bill targets the reduction of energy loss in mechanical systems, which can lower overall energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Increased energy efficiency in federal infrastructure can lead to more efficient use of public funds which indirectly benefits low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in energy loss: The bill defines mechanical insulation property as material that results in a reduction in energy loss from a mechanical system (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph E, clause ii).
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Standardized quality through industry requirements: The bill requires that mechanical insulation property meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of Standard 90.1 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph E, clause i, subparagraph II).
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Improved evaluation processes: The amendment requires that comprehensive energy and water evaluations include the identification of energy- and water-saving measures, specifically mentioning mechanical insulation property (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Transit+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- 8/5/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska