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Congress·Passed House·5 days ago

House Passes Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, Cutting Federal Electric Appliance Rebates

Also known as: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House

210–199

Senate
President

Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill would cancel federal programs that give homeowners money back for buying electric appliances like heat pumps, stoves, and clothes dryers. It specifically targets the high-efficiency electric home rebate program.
  • It also stops funding for training contractors on how to install energy-efficient technology. This means fewer federal grants would be available for workers to learn these new skills.
  • The bill would end financial help for states and cities to update their building codes to the newest energy-saving standards. This could slow down the adoption of "zero energy" building rules across the country.
  • Any money that has already been set aside for these programs but hasn't been spent yet would be taken back by the government. This ensures the programs cannot continue using previously approved funds.
  • The goal of the bill is to remove taxpayer-funded subsidies for home electrification. If passed, families would likely have to pay the full price for electric upgrades without federal help.
Energy EnvironmentHousingLabor Employment

Milestones

7 milestones22 actions
Feb 25, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Feb 25, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 25, 2026House

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).

Feb 25, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 208 (Roll no. 77).

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Spring 2026

House passes the bill and sends it to the Senate for consideration

The bill still needs Senate approval and the president's signature before any rebate programs are actually canceled. For now, existing programs continue operating.

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedProceduralFeb 25, 2026

On Motion to Recommit

198
208
Democrat
198 – 0 · 16
Republican
0 – 208 · 10
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HousePassedPassageFeb 25, 2026

On Passage

210
199
Democrat
0 – 198 · 16
Republican
210 – 1 · 7
View full roll call

Related News

2 articles
POLITICO Pro·5 days ago

House approves bill to undo IRA efficiency programs

The House approved the 'Homeowner Energy Freedom Act' (H.R. 4758), which would repeal energy efficiency programs from the Inflation Reduction Act. Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) argued the $5.7 billion in funds amount to mandates that pressure consumers to make specific energy choices.

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E&E News·5 days ago

House approves bill to undo IRA efficiency programs

The legislation targets three sections of the IRA, including the high-efficiency electric home rebate program and contractor training grants. Rep. Craig Goldman stated the bill restores Americans' freedom to make their own choices in their own homes regarding appliances.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Bill NumberHR 4758
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
R: 2

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