S.Amdt. 1553

SA 1553. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 1514 proposed by Mr. Portman (for himself and Mrs.
Shaheen) to the amendment SA 1407 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill
S. 2657, to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and
development, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the
table; as follows:

On page 18 of the amendment, strike lines 15 through 21
and insert the following:
``(4) Economic considerations.--In establishing and
revising building code targets under paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall--
``(A) consider the economic feasibility of achieving the
proposed targets established under this section and the
potential costs and savings for consumers and building
owners, including a return on investment analysis; and
``(B) certify that the proposed targets would not--
``(i) increase the total cost of the principal, interest,
taxes, insurance, and utilities for individuals and
households that are otherwise eligible for public housing
assistance; or
``(ii) increase the cost to multifamily buildings
participating in Federal assistance or loan guarantee
programs.
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