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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

USA119th CongressHR-3474| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (36)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act," clarifies that the installation of mechanical insulation property is an eligible energy or water efficiency measure for federal buildings. It specifically amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include this provision, thereby promoting greater energy and water conservation in government facilities. The bill defines mechanical insulation property as insulation materials, facings, and accessory products used in connection with a mechanical system that meet or exceed the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1 and reduce energy loss. Consequently, comprehensive energy and water evaluations conducted in federal buildings will now explicitly identify and consider the installation of mechanical insulation property as a key energy- and water-saving measure.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9419
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4663
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-481.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9419
    Federal Mechanical Insulation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4663
    Federal Mechanical Insulation Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • February 4, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-481.

Energy

Building constructionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting, heating, coolingWater use and supply

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

USA119th CongressHR-3474| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
This legislation, known as the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act," clarifies that the installation of mechanical insulation property is an eligible energy or water efficiency measure for federal buildings. It specifically amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include this provision, thereby promoting greater energy and water conservation in government facilities. The bill defines mechanical insulation property as insulation materials, facings, and accessory products used in connection with a mechanical system that meet or exceed the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1 and reduce energy loss. Consequently, comprehensive energy and water evaluations conducted in federal buildings will now explicitly identify and consider the installation of mechanical insulation property as a key energy- and water-saving measure.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9419
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4663
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-481.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9419
    Federal Mechanical Insulation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4663
    Federal Mechanical Insulation Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • February 4, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-481.
Randy K. Sr. Weber

Randy K. Sr. Weber

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (36)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting, heating, coolingWater use and supply