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Congress·Passed House·about 2 months ago

Ends federal energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes

Also known as: Affordable HOMES Act

Legislative Progress

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263–147

Senate
President

Key Points

  • Stops the Energy Department from setting or enforcing energy‑saving rules for new manufactured homes
  • Cancels a 2022 rule that would have required better insulation and other upgrades to cut power and heating costs
  • Could lower the upfront price of new manufactured homes, but may lead to higher monthly energy bills for owners and renters
  • Likely means homes use more electricity or gas over time compared with stronger standards, adding to pollution
  • Affects families who buy new manufactured homes and the builders who make them; other existing building rules stay the same
HousingEnergyClimate Change

Milestones

4 milestones18 actions
Jan 9, 2026House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jan 9, 2026House

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

Jan 9, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H595)

Jan 9, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12).

Jan 9, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageJan 9, 2026

On Passage

263
147
Democrat
57 – 147 · 9
Republican
206 – 0 · 12
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Affordable HOMES Act

Bill NumberHR 5184
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
D: 1R: 4

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