Contact Congress about H.R. 5184: Affordable HOMES Act

If this bill passes, federal energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes go away entirely. A 2022 DOE rule that set construction standards for these homes would be voided, and no replacement standards are included.

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Affordable HOMES Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Latest action on H.R. 5184: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who this affects: This bill most directly affects people who live in or buy manufactured homes, the companies that build them, and federal regulators who currently oversee energy standards in this sector. Manufactured homes are disproportionately used by lower-income households, so any change to construction costs or energy bills hits those communities hardest.

Why this matters: Manufactured homes are one of the most important sources of affordable housing in the U.S., and the people who live in them tend to have lower incomes. Whether or not these homes are required to meet energy efficiency standards has real consequences for both upfront costs and long-term utility bills. This bill is a fundamental choice about who sets those rules -- the federal government, states, or nobody at all.

Key provisions in H.R. 5184

• The bill strikes section 413 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, which covered energy standards for manufactured homes.
• It removes DOE's legal authority to create energy conservation standards specifically for manufactured housing.
• The bill voids the DOE's final rule on manufactured housing energy standards, published May 31, 2022.
• No replacement federal efficiency standards or new regulatory authority are created.
• Other housing or building standards outside section 413 are not changed by this bill.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5184

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5184

What is H.R. 5184?

If this bill passes, federal energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes go away entirely. A 2022 DOE rule that set construction standards for these homes would be voided, and no replacement standards are included.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5184?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5184?

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