US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR977

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Impact

The implications of HR977 and its associated bills could considerably alter both state and federal regulations governing energy efficiency and conservation. By amending the definitions associated with showerheads and limiting enforcement of energy standards, these bills could lead to less stringent regulations for manufacturers and builders in the residential sector. This could open avenues for businesses to operate with greater flexibility but may also raise concerns regarding potential increases in energy consumption and the impact on energy savings initiatives.

Summary

HR977 is a resolution concerning the consideration of multiple bills in the House. It primarily facilitates the discussion of HR4593, which seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by revising the definition of 'showerhead.' This amendment appears to cater to regulatory adjustments regarding plumbing fixtures, likely to ease restrictions imposed by previous definitions. Additionally, the resolution allows for the discussion of HR5184, a bill aimed at prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, potentially altering how these homes are regulated under federal guidelines.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HR977 include debates over energy efficiency standards and definitions that may benefit manufacturers at the expense of consumer protections and environmental benefits. Opponents may raise concerns about the long-term consequences of reducing efficiency standards, arguing that such changes could lead to increased energy costs and diminish efforts to promote sustainable energy use. Proponents, on the other hand, may argue that the changes will enhance economic activity by reducing compliance burdens on builders and manufacturers.

Companion Bills

US HB4593

Related Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act SHOWER Act

US HB5184

Related Affordable HOMES Act Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act

US HB6938

Related Science Appropriations Act, 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Previously Filed As

US HR1014

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR992

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR1096

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4213) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR1075

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.

US HR1095

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

US HR936

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

US HR722

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.

US HR518

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

US HR1032

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes.

US HR988

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

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