H.R. 1603

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

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Union Calendar No. 19

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1603

[Report No. 118–31]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 14, 2023

Mrs. Rodgers of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

March 28, 2023

Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


A BILL

To repeal provisions of Public Law 117–169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.


1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act.

2.

Homeowner energy freedom

(a)

In general

The following are repealed:

(1)

Section 50122 of Public Law 117–169 (42 U.S.C. 18795a) (relating to a high-efficiency electric home rebate program).

(2)

Section 50123 of Public Law 117–169 (42 U.S.C. 18795b) (relating to State-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants).

(3)

Section 50131 of Public Law 117–169 (136 Stat. 2041) (relating to assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption).

(b)

Rescissions

The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under each of sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 of Public Law 117–169 (42 U.S.C. 18795a, 18795b; 136 Stat. 2041) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are rescinded.

(c)

Conforming amendment

Section 50121(c)(7) of Public Law 117–169 (42 U.S.C. 18795(c)(7)) is amended by striking , including a rebate provided under a high-efficiency electric home rebate program (as defined in section 50122(d)),.

March 28, 2023

Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed