Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7282
FRAMER Act
Housing: State Reimbursements for Energy Code Costs
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Mr. Crank, would require states to pay homebuilders for the extra costs of meeting strict state energy rules compared to basic federal standards.
- The rule applies specifically to new homes built in "Opportunity Zones," which are areas designated by the government to encourage investment in struggling communities.
- States would have to calculate the cost difference for labor, supplies, and inspections and pay the builder within 30 days of the home being finished and inspected.
- If a state chooses not to make these payments, it would lose eligibility for certain federal housing and community development grants.
- Builders would be required to give the first buyer a document showing the cost of the energy rules and whether the state's payment helped lower the home's sale price.
- The program is designed to last for seven years to see if reducing the financial burden of regulations helps create more affordable housing in these neighborhoods.
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Jan 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FRAMER Act
Bill NumberHR 7282
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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(2)R: 2
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