The Energy Choice Act continues to gain momentum, now boasting 140 co-sponsors including several Democrats, most recently Jared Golden (D-ME-2). Compare this to just 25 total cosponsors at the end of the last Congress. This surge demonstrates strong support for protecting American consumers from government overreach in the home energy market.

Last week, NEFI was on the ground at the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s markup hearing, where four NEFI-backed bills were approved and advanced to the full House for consideration (with vote count):

• Energy Choice Act, H.R. 3699 - Prevents state and local heating fuel bans (24-21)

• Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, H.R. 4626 - Prevents appliance efficiency standards from being used to impose "back door" bans on liquid and gas systems (26-22)

• Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R. 4758 - Repeals home electrification subsidies included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (25-21)

• Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R. 4690 - Repeals a law phasing out combustion systems in federal buildings by 2030 (27-21)

Last Wednesday’s action was the continued result of years of advocacy by NEFI and its members and coalition partners. Together, these bills would create comprehensive federal protections for consumer access to heating fuels, appliances, and equipment.

"These four bills collectively safeguard consumer choice, preserve market competition, and promote affordable, reliable, and diverse energy options for American families," said NEFI President & CEO Jim Collura. "We encourage Speaker Johnson to bring these bills to floor as soon as possible."

U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) introduced the bills and explained how the Energy Choice Act will help make energy more affordable by ensuring Americans can choose the energy that is right for them.

Voice Your Support!

To help secure a floor vote and bipartisan support, broad industry engagement is essential. Members of Congress need to hear from constituents about how these policies impact local families and businesses! Take a moment to send your own letter to Congress!

Our work on this issue is made possible by the generous support of our members and contributions to our advocacy fund. If you're not already a member, please join today. Please also consider contributing – or increasing your contribution – to the NEFI Advocacy Fund.

For more information about this legislation or NEFI's advocacy efforts, contact NEFI Manager of Government Affairs Liam Dotson at liam.dotson@nefi.com.