H.R. 3474 · On the floor · Energy

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)

What it does

• Direct federal agencies to identify energy and water saving measures, including mechanical insulation installation, in annual energy and water evaluations of federal buildings.
• Allow mechanical insulation property (such as thermal insulation) to qualify as an eligible energy or water efficiency measure under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.
• Expand the scope of federal building efficiency upgrades to include pipe insulation and other mechanical insulation systems alongside traditional energy conservation measures.

Official summary

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act The bill directs federal agencies to identify energy saving and water saving measures, such as the installation of mechanical insulation property, in certain annual energy and water evaluations of federal buildings. Thus, the bill allows the installation of mechanical insulation property (e.g., thermal insulation) to be considered an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in federal buildings under the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.

Latest action

Feb 4, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce