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H.R. 3699119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Feb 4, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The Energy Choice Act would stop state and local governments from banning specific energy hookups, like natural gas, in buildings.
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The Energy Choice Act would prohibit state and local governments from passing laws, codes, or policies that ban or restrict energy hookups based on the energy source, covering fuels like natural gas, hydrogen, propane, electricity, biodiesel, and others. This directly targets "natural gas ban" ordinances that require new construction to be all-electric.
City councils, state legislatures, and local utility regulators would lose authority to write energy-source restrictions into codes. Homebuilders, utility companies, energy producers, homeowners, and renters would also be affected.
Local governments would no longer be able to use building codes to favor one energy source over another for climate or policy reasons. This would preserve market access for gas, propane, and other fuel suppliers regardless of local goals.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.