Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

On February 24, 2026, the House passed H. Res. 1075, a resolution to provide for the consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. This resolution is a procedural measure, meaning it sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on the two underlying bills. It does not enact any policy changes or allocate any funds. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 208-187, indicating a partisan division on the issue. H.R. 4626, the "Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act," seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards that are not technologically feasible and economically justified. H.R. 4758, the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act," aims to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 related to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. Neither bill explicitly authorizes or appropriates new funding; rather, H.R. 4758 proposes to eliminate existing subsidies. Therefore, there is no direct money trail established or altered by this resolution. Should H.R. 4626 become law, manufacturers of home appliances and other products subject to energy conservation standards could see a shift in regulatory requirements. Companies involved in the production of energy-efficient appliances, such as Whirlpool Corporation, General Electric (GE), and LG Electronics (though LG is not publicly traded on US exchanges), could be impacted by changes to feasibility and economic justification criteria for standards. If H.R. 4758 passes, companies that benefit from home electrification subsidies, including those involved in HVAC systems, heat pumps, and solar installations, could face reduced demand or altered market conditions. This could affect companies like Carrier Global Corporation ($CARR) and Trane Technologies plc ($TT). Both H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 have been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This indicates that while the House has advanced the bills to a stage of consideration, they still face the full legislative process in the Senate, including committee review and potential floor votes. The legislative path ahead for both bills is significant, and their ultimate passage is not guaranteed.