HR4663-118

Introduced

To clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 14, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Environment, Immigration.

Who Benefits and How

energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H8B38BA498BFD45139288C2E50C1130E7: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.
  • Section H3379FF36FCAC4DAA9B082AB3F788A25E: 2. Installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure in Federal buildings Section 543(f)(1) of the National Energy...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Environment, Immigration

Primary Purpose

This bill, To clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Policy Domains

Energy Environment Immigration

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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federal implementing agencies:
energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 14, 2023

Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself and Ms. Sánchez) introduced …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Energy Environment Immigration
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"mechanical insulation property" §H3379FF36FCAC4DAA9B082AB3F788A25E

insulation materials, facings, and accessory products installed in connection to such insulation materials— placed in service— in connection with a mechanical system

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