Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Bill: 118-hr-1603
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-03-14
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Appropriations

Building construction

Energy efficiency and conservation

Income tax credits

Lighting, heating, cooling

Residential rehabilitation and home repair

State and local finance
Latest action: action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-03-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> <strong>Homeowner Energy Freedom Act </strong></p> <p>This bill repeals provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2022 relating to (1) the high-efficiency electric home rebate program, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for the adoption of the latest building energy and zero building energy codes. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for such programs.</p>

action_date: 2023-03-28
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><strong>Homeowner Energy Freedom Act </strong></p> <p>This bill repeals provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2022 relating to (1) the high-efficiency electric home rebate program, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for such programs.</p>

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 19 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1603 [Report No. 118–31] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 28, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act . 2. Homeowner energy freedom (a) In general The following are repealed: (1) Section 50122 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795a ) (relating to a high-efficiency electric home rebate program). (2) Section 50123 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795b ) (relating to State-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants). (3) Section 50131 of Public Law 117–169 (136 Stat. 2041) (relating to assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption). (b) Rescissions The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under each of sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795a , 18795b; 136 Stat. 2041) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are rescinded. (c) Conforming amendment Section 50121(c)(7) of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795(c)(7) ) is amended by striking , including a rebate provided under a high-efficiency electric home rebate program (as defined in section 50122(d)), .

March 28, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act . 2. Homeowner energy freedom (a) In general The following are repealed: (1) Section 50122 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795a ) (relating to a high-efficiency electric home rebate program). (2) Section 50123 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795b ) (relating to State-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants). (3) Section 50131 of Public Law 117–169 (136 Stat. 2041) (relating to assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption). (b) Rescissions The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under each of sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795a , 18795b; 136 Stat. 2041) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are rescinded. (c) Conforming amendment Section 50121(c)(7) of Public Law 117–169 ( 42 U.S.C. 18795(c)(7) ) is amended by striking , including a rebate provided under a high-efficiency electric home rebate program (as defined in section 50122(d)), .