Senate Bill Would Repeal Onerous Energy Codes Provision
At NAHB’s urging, Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced S. 2806, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, legislation that would repeal a section of the Inflation Reduction Act that provides $1 billion to pressure state and local governments to adopt costly and restrictive energy codes.
Joining as original co-sponsors were Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
“NAHB commends these 12 senators for introducing the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, legislation that will protect energy choices for consumers while preserving housing affordability,” said NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey. “While NAHB supports the adoption of cost-effective, modern energy codes, we oppose the current law that pressures state and local governments to adopt costly and restrictive energy codes to qualify for federal grants. By directly addressing this issue, the bill will help make housing more affordable for countless American families.”