H.R. 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act is a proposed legislation aimed at repealing certain provisions from a previous law known as Public Law 117-169. The purpose of the bill is to eliminate specific programs related to energy efficiency and electrification for homes. Here are the main points of what the bill intends to do:
Repeal of Energy Programs
The bill seeks to repeal the following programs established under Public Law 117-169:
- High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program: This program provided rebates to homeowners for making energy-efficient upgrades, specifically focusing on electric home appliances.
- State-based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants: This initiative was focused on providing funding to train contractors in energy efficiency practices, aiding the transition towards more energy-efficient homes.
- Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption: This part of the law supported state efforts to adopt updated energy building codes to ensure homes meet higher energy efficiency standards.
Rescind Unobligated Balances
The bill also stipulates that any unspent funds from the repealed programs will be rescinded. This means that if there were any allocated amounts that hadn't yet been distributed or used for these energy programs, those funds would no longer be available once the legislation passes.
Amendments to Existing Law
In addition to repealing these provisions, the bill proposes a change to an existing section of Public Law 117-169. It specifically removes references to the rebates provided under the high-efficiency electric home rebate program.
Objective
The overall aim of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act is to roll back federal assistance and programs designed to incentivize the electrification and energy efficiency of homes. The sponsors of the bill may be advocating for greater homeowner autonomy in energy choices without federal incentives or regulations dictating those decisions.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Feb. 25, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2301-2306) |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4758. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Ms. Castor (FL) moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2305) |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 208 (Roll no. 77). |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2301) |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2301) |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | Rule H. Res. 1075 passed House. |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 414. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-484. |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21. |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14. |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
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