Bill would end federal rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades
Passed one chamberH.R. 4758Latest action
Sponsor: Craig A. Goldman · Representative · TX
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Official title: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 4758 would repeal Inflation Reduction Act rebate and grant programs for energy-efficient home upgrades.
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What does this do?
HR 4758 would eliminate the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, along with grants that train contractors and help governments update building codes. Any unspent funds for these programs would be reclaimed and made unavailable.
Who does it affect?
Homeowners who might use these rebates for electric appliances or upgrades, plus contractors and state agencies receiving related training or planning funds, would be affected.
Why does it matter?
Ending these programs would remove federal financial support for energy-efficient home upgrades, contractor training, and building code updates, shifting those costs and decisions elsewhere.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Unspent program funds rescinded
- No longer available for use
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 25, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Feb 25, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 78
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 210
- Nay
- 199
- 1
- 22
Republicans 210 yes, 1 no, 7 not voting · Democrats 198 no, 1 present, 15 not voting
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House · · Roll call 77
As recorded
- Question
- On
- Result:
- Failed
- 198
- Nay
- 208
- 0
- 26
Republicans 208 no, 10 not voting · Democrats 198 yes, 16 not voting
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