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H.R. 5184 · 119th Congress

Affordable HOMES Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Passed HouseJan 9, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 12, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 263–147. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 5184 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 12, 2026).

42 U.S.C. 17071 Energy Code improvements applicable to manufactured housing

What the words would change: every change, in place (3)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 42 U.S.C. 17071rewrittenby H.R. 5184 Sec. 2(a)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 17071)

  2. 42 U.S.C. 17071rewrittenby H.R. 5184 Sec. 2(a)

    (b) Criteria for recommendations.— Any recommendations for revisions to a preemptive energy conservation standard transmitted under this section shall—(1) be based on a determination of the cost-effectiveness of such standard as proposed to be revised, taking into consideration life cycle construction and operating costs;(2) include estimates of the impact of such standard as proposed to be revised on the initial purchase price of manufactured homes; and(3) be developed taking into consideration—(A) factory construction techniques and limitations unique to manufactured homes;(B) climate zones established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;(C) alternative methods that achieve equivalent or improved energy performance as compared to such standard as proposed to be revised; and(D) estimated payback periods for any added costs arising from such standard as proposed to be revised.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 17071)

  3. 42 U.S.C. 17071removedby H.R. 5184 Sec. 2(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c).

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 17071)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act or the Affordable HOMES Act

This bill rescinds Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency regulations applicable to manufactured housing and eliminates DOE’s authority to issue similar regulations. Specifically, the bill rescinds the DOE final rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing and published on May 31, 2022.

Under the bill, DOE may provide recommendations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for revisions to energy conservation standards applicable to manufactured housing. These recommendations must comply with criteria established by the bill, including by being based on the determination of the cost-effectiveness of such revision.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 30, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 12, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  2. Jan 9, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jan 9, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  4. Jan 9, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H595) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Jan 9, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. Jan 9, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  7. Jan 9, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5184.House floor actions
  8. Jan 9, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
  9. Jan 9, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H595-604)House floor actions
  10. Jan 7, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. 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.House floor actions
  11. Dec 30, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.House floor actions
  12. Dec 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-419.House floor actions
  13. Dec 30, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-419.Library of Congress
  14. Dec 3, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 16.House committee actions
  15. Dec 3, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  16. Nov 19, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
  17. Nov 19, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  18. Sep 8, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
  19. Sep 8, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  20. Sep 8, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  21. Sep 8, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jan 9, 2026 · HousePassed 263–147
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 206 yes, 0 noD 57 yes, 147 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Jake Auchincloss D-MA-4
  • Chuck Edwards R-NC-11
  • Mike Flood R-NE-1
  • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
  • Jefferson Shreve R-IN-6