HR 3474
Advanced toward a vote
Defines mechanical insulation as an energy or water efficiency measure that federal buildings may use under Section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
Official title: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced
15-MAY-2025
Referred
15-MAY-2025
Approved by committee
03-DEC-2025
Reported
04-FEB-2026
On the calendar
04-FEB-2026
- Defines mechanical insulation property as insulation materials, facings, and accessory products installed with a mechanical system to meet ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and reduce energy loss.
- Adds installation of mechanical insulation property, where applicable, to the energy and water evaluations that identify energy- and water-saving measures in federal buildings.
- Short title: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.
Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to House, 04-FEB-2026).
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■ 18 R■ 18 D
18 Republicans
- Brian Babin
- Don Bacon
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick
- Andrew R. Garbarino
- Carlos A. Gimenez
- H. Morgan Griffith
- Richard Hudson
- Thomas H. Kean
- Michael Lawler
- Mark B. Messmer
- Mary E. Miller
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Gregory F. Murphy
- Troy E. Nehls
- Christopher H. Smith
- Michael R. Turner
- Robert J. Wittman
18 Democrats