House Advances 2025 Budget Framework and Legislation to Block Federal Appliance Efficiency Standards

House Advances 2025 Budget Framework and Regulatory Restrictions·Latest event February 24, 2026

Mar 25

House Advances 2025 Budget Framework and Legislation to Block Federal Appliance Efficiency Standards

The House has passed legislation to repeal federal electric appliance rebates and restrict the Department of Energy's authority to set new efficiency standards, sending the measures to the Senate. If enacted, these bills would eliminate financial incentives for homeowners purchasing heat pumps or electric stoves and require the government to prove new energy mandates are economically viable for families.

Feb 24

House Passes H.R. 4758 and H.R. 4626, Sending Budget and Regulatory Bills to Senate Energy Committee

House lawmakers voted to approve H.R. 4758 and H.R. 4626, formally referring the measures to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

H.R. 4758Congress moves to end federal rebates and other support for electric home upgrades

Feb 23

House Approves H.Res. 1075 to Set Debate Rules for Appliance and Subsidy Legislation

The House passed H.Res. 1075, establishing the procedural framework for floor debate on the appliance and subsidy legislation.

H.Res. 1075Energy Policy: Rules for Debating Appliance Standards and Home Electric Subsidies

Sep 15, 2025

House Passes H.Res. 313 Setting Ground Rules for 2025 Budget and Senate Amendments

The House adopted H.Res. 313 to set the ground rules for voting on the final federal budget and handling Senate amendments.

H.Res. 313Rules for Voting on the Federal Budget and National Emergency Procedures

May 8, 2025

New Law Blocks DOE Efficiency Standards for Tankless Gas Water Heaters

H.J.Res. 20 was enacted into law, officially blocking the Department of Energy from enforcing new efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters.

H.J.Res. 20Gas Water Heaters: Blocking New Energy Efficiency Rules

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These items include specific bills like H.R. 4758 and H.R. 4626, alongside "rule" resolutions that set the terms for debating them on the House floor. Some are standalone acts to repeal laws, while others are joint resolutions designed to nullify specific Department of Energy regulations. Together, they represent a coordinated effort to shape the 2025 budget and energy policy.

H.Res. 1075

Energy Policy: Rules for Debating Appliance Standards and Home Electric Subsidies

Feb 24

H.R. 4626

Congress moves to restrict Energy Department appliance efficiency rules and allow revoking standards

Feb 24

H.R. 4758

Congress moves to end federal rebates and other support for electric home upgrades

Dec 3

H.Res. 313

Rules for Voting on the Federal Budget and National Emergency Procedures

Sep 16