H.R. 5184 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · Jan 12, 2026

Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act

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Description

This bill would rescind Department of Energy efficiency rules for manufactured housing and shift regulatory authority to HUD.

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This bill's text was replaced via an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Some metadata (subjects, policy area, committees) may reflect the original bill and not the current text.

Summary

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would rescind Department of Energy regulations regarding energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing and remove the agency's authority to issue similar rules in the future. Instead, the Department of Energy would be limited to providing recommendations for energy standards to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any such recommendations would be required to meet specific criteria, including a determination that the proposed revisions are cost-effective.

Who is affected

This bill primarily affects the Department of Energy (DOE) by rescinding its authority to issue energy efficiency regulations for manufactured housing and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which would receive energy conservation recommendations from the DOE. The legislation also impacts the manufactured housing industry and consumers by repealing specific energy conservation standards established in a May 2022 final rule.

Key provisions

Rescission of energy efficiency regulations. The bill rescinds Department of Energy regulations regarding energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing, specifically the final rule published on May 31, 2022.
Elimination of Department of Energy regulatory authority. The legislation removes the Department of Energy's authority to issue energy conservation regulations for manufactured housing.
Establishment of advisory role for energy standards. The Department of Energy may provide recommendations for energy conservation standard revisions to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These recommendations must meet specific criteria, including a determination of cost-effectiveness.

Fiscal impact

H.R. 5184, Affordable HOMES Act
Jan 5, 2026 · As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 30, 2025

Effective dates

Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

The bill rescinds the Department of Energy final rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing" published on May 31, 2022. It further eliminates the Department of Energy’s existing authority to issue energy efficiency regulations for manufactured housing, shifting that role to an advisory capacity for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Stated purpose

The bill aims to eliminate Department of Energy authority over energy efficiency regulations for manufactured housing by rescinding existing standards and shifting the department's role to an advisory capacity. It seeks to ensure that any future energy conservation recommendations for manufactured homes are based on cost-effectiveness determinations.

Lifecycle of the Bill

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H595-604)

Jan 9, 2026

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jan 9, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5184.

Jan 9, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 9, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12).

Jan 9, 2026

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H595)

Jan 9, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 9, 2026

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jan 9, 2026

HousePassed

On Passage

263 Yes

147 No

VotePassageHouse

The House voted 263-147 to pass H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act, which repeals the Department of Energy's authority to establish energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing. The bill restores sole regulatory authority to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and blocks implementation of a 2022 DOE rule that applied site-built housing standards to manufactured homes. Supporters argue the measure will lower housing costs and increase supply by reducing regulatory complexity and duplicative mandates. The vote drew bipartisan support, with 57 Democrats joining all 206 voting Republicans in favor. No Republicans opposed the measure, though 147 Democrats voted against it. The bill was led by Representatives Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), reflecting the cross-party coalition backing housing affordability initiatives. Proponents contend manufactured housing offers one of the quickest and least expensive paths to expand affordable options for lower-income households. With passage in the House, the bill now advances to the Senate for consideration. Housing advocates have urged swift action, noting that the legislation could lower manufactured home prices by up to $10,000 per unit while providing regulatory clarity to builders and manufacturers.

H.Amdt.145Agreed To

Jan 9, 2026

Summary

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Lifecycle of the Bill

Lifecycle of the BillSenate · Jan 12, 2026

Bill Information

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