Homeowner Energy Freedom Act: Repeals costly green energy mandates from the Inflation Reduction Act that force states and local governments to adopt expensive energy codes.
Repeal green energy mandates from the Inflation Reduction Act that require states and local governments to adopt new energy codes.
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Senator Jim Justice cosponsored the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which aims to repeal costly green energy mandates from the Inflation Reduction Act that force states and local governments to adopt expensive energy codes.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the HOUSE Act to eliminate Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates, aiming to repeal energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing.
The House Ways and Means Committee released a draft proposing significant reductions to the Inflation Reduction Act's energy tax credits, including repealing clean vehicle credits and residential energy efficiency credits.
The Senate Finance Committee's draft legislation proposes repealing several energy credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, including clean vehicle credits and residential clean energy credits.
The Cato Institute argues for the full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act's energy subsidies, stating that partial repeal would be insufficient to correct the policy's flaws.
A coalition of organizations urged Congress to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act's green subsidies, emphasizing the need to dismantle these provisions.
A group of 18 House Republicans wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson to defend certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, expressing concern that repealing energy tax credits would undermine private investments.
An analysis applying the energy justice framework to the Inflation Reduction Act's tax incentives and funding models, highlighting the act's role as a critical checkpoint for equity.
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act: Repeals costly green energy mandates from the Inflation Reduction Act that force states and local governments to adopt expensive energy codes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JANUARY 30, 2025 Mr. SHEEHY (for himself, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. RICKETTS, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. SCHMITT, Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. JUSTICE) introduced the following bill ... This Act repeals: (1) Section 50122 of Public Law 117–169; (2) Section 50123 of Public Law 117–169; (3) Section 50131 of Public Law 117–169.
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Sen. Justice cosponsored the Senate bill S.333 (Homeowner Energy Freedom Act) introduced Jan 30, 2025, which explicitly would repeal IRA sections (50122, 50123, 50131) linked to home rebates and support for adoption of updated building energy codes, and his office issued a press release describing this cosponsorship. However, there is no evidence these provisions were repealed or that the bill became law; other related repeal proposals and draft bills were discussed but not enacted. Thus the campaign promise was not fulfilled, though Justice made a direct legislative attempt (cosponsorship).