HR 8650 · 94th Congress · Heating

Energy Conservation in Buildings Act

Introduced 1975-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, William A. [D-PA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Conference scheduled in Senate.(1976-03-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1976-03-09
Yea 52Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1976-03-09
Yea 52Nay 35
PassedHouse · 1975-09-08
Yea 258Nay 130
PassedHouse · 1975-09-08
Yea 258Nay 130

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Energy Conservation in Buildings Act - Title I: Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons - Weatherization Assistance Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to provide funds to the States for weatherization of dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the low-income elderly and the handicapped. Enumerates criteria for the evaluation of weatherization grant applications, including an estimation of the amount of fuel to be conserved by the weatherization program. Provides that a program determined not to be in compliance with the provisions of its approved application for any fiscal year shall not receive Federal funds until substantial compliance is established. Title II: Energy Conservation Building Standards - Building Energy Conservation Standards Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to publish performance standards for new commercial buildings within 18 months of enactment of this title. Directs the Secretary to monitor the progress made by the States and their political subdivisions in adopting and enforcing model energy conservation standards. Authorizes to be appropriated to the States $10,000,000 for technic…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

5 Democrats5 Republicans