What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.5184
House
263-147
PASSED
Independents
263 yea
147 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2026-01-12
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-01-09
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-09
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5184.
2026-01-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-09
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12).
2026-01-09
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-01-09
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H595-604)
2026-01-09
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 recom
2026-01-09
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 147 (Roll no. 12). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H595)
2026-01-07
Rules 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 h
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.5184 pass?
HR.5184 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.5184 do?
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 manufact…
Who sponsored HR.5184?
HR.5184 was sponsored by Erin Houchin (R-Indiana).
Who voted against HR.5184?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
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