February 23, 2026
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National Taxpayers Union urges all representatives to vote “YES” on H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Goldman (R-TX). This legislation is a welcome corrective to the costly and heavy-handed mandates from the misguided Inflation Reduction Act and will save billions in taxpayer dollars.
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act stands as one of the most damaging laws ever enacted. Rather than delivering relief to families, it continues to distort energy markets, fuels runaway spending, and hands Washington greater control over the daily choices of consumers. Its provisions have already far outstripped initial cost estimates, while making America’s energy supply less secure and less reliable.
Thankfully, this Congress has made incredible progress in reversing so many parts of the IRA, and the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act builds on that work. By repealing three costly provisions of the IRA, it pushes back against Washington’s attempt to tilt the marketplace against consumers and drive up household costs. These provisions include $5.7 billion in wasteful spending on appliance rebates, workforce training programs, and federal incentives for states to adopt stringent energy efficiency building codes—initiatives that come with significant hidden costs. In fact, estimates from the National Association of Homebuilders indicate that building codes requirements could add more than $20,000 to the price of a new home.
For homeowners and renters, the result of the IRA is higher housing prices, more expensive appliances, and fewer affordable options. The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act restores balance by protecting affordability and preserving consumer freedom. At the same time, it saves billions in taxpayer dollars that can be used for deficit reduction instead of being wasted on Green New Deal-style programs.
Instead of empowering families to make their own choices, the IRA uses regulation and federal incentives to dictate behavior. The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act is another important step toward completely eliminating the IRA and preserving consumer autonomy. Ultimately, reducing these government-imposed costs will ease inflationary pressure on consumers, especially families already struggling with higher prices for housing, utilities, and basic necessities.
Roll call votes on H.R. 4758 will be included in NTU’s annual rating of Congress and “YES” votes will be considered the pro-taxpayer position.
If you have any questions, please contact NTU’s Senior Director of Government Affairs Thomas Aiello at Taiello@ntu.org
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