H.R. 4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Rule

House Rules Committee: Legislation

Published February 24th, 2026

Detected February 26th, 2026

Summary

The US House of Representatives has reported H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, and established a closed rule for its consideration. The bill, reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 23, 2026, will undergo floor action with specific debate and amendment procedures outlined.

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What changed

The House Rules Committee has reported H. Res. 1075, establishing a closed rule for the consideration of H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act. This rule, agreed to by the House on February 24, 2026, waives points of order against consideration and provisions of the bill, as amended, and provides for one hour of general debate. It also includes one motion to recommit. The bill itself, as reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, aims to regulate the Federal Reserve's potential involvement with central bank digital currencies and its impact on homeowners.

Compliance officers should note that the rule sets strict parameters for debate and amendments, with only two amendments submitted for consideration. One amendment, submitted by Representative Cloud, seeks to prohibit the Federal Reserve from studying, developing, or issuing a central bank digital currency. Another, by Representative Castor, requires the Secretary of Energy to certify that the bill will not negatively impact consumers. The implications for financial institutions and energy providers will depend on the final text and passage of the bill, but the current rule suggests a streamlined process for its consideration on the House floor.

What to do next

Review the submitted amendments to H.R. 4758, specifically those concerning Federal Reserve digital currency activities and consumer impact.
Monitor floor action and potential passage of H.R. 4758 and its implications for energy costs and financial regulations.
Assess potential impacts of a central bank digital currency prohibition on financial services and technology sectors.

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Hearing Information

Meeting Announcement

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »

Video

Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 4626, H.R. 4758

Bill Text

Text of H.R. 4758 PDF XML

(as reported)

H. Rept. 119-484 PDF

Report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce to accompany H.R. 4758

Hearing Documents

Rule PDF

H. Res. 1075 PDF XML

H. Rept. 119-515 PDF

Rule Information

COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY A RECORD VOTE of 6-3 on February 23, 2026.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 1075:
Agreed to by a record vote of 208 - 18 7, after agreeing to the previous question by a record vote of 208-189, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

MANAGERS: Griffith/McGovern

Closed rule for H.R. 4626.
Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
Provides that, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees.
Provides one motion to recommit.

7. Closed rule for H.R. 4758.

8. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

9. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.

10. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.

11. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees.

12. Provides one motion to recommit.

Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲ ▼ by that column)

| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Version 1 | Cloud (TX), Moore (AL), Biggs (AZ) | Republican | Prohibits the Federal Reserve from studying, developing, or issuing a central bank digital currency. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Castor (FL) | Democrat | Requires the Secretary of Energy to certify that the bill will not negatively impact consumers. | Submitted |
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Committee Votes

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 258

Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #2 to H.R. 4626 and amendment #2 to H.R. 4758, both offered by Representative Castor, which would require the Secretary of Energy certify that these bills would not increase energy costs for American households.

Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote Mrs. Fischbach Nay Mr. Norman No Vote Mr. Roy No Vote Mrs. Houchin Nay Mr. Langworthy No Vote Mr. Austin Scott Nay Mr. Griffith Nay Mr. Jack Nay Ms. Foxx Nay Mr. McGovern Yea Ms. Scanlon No Vote Mr. Neguse Yea Ms. Leger Fernández Yea

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 259

Motion by Mr. Griffith to report the rule. Adopted 6-3.

Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote Mrs. Fischbach Yea Mr. Norman No Vote Mr. Roy No Vote Mrs. Houchin Yea Mr. Langworthy No Vote Mr. Austin Scott Yea Mr. Griffith Yea Mr. Jack Yea Ms. Foxx Yea Mr. McGovern Nay Ms. Scanlon No Vote Mr. Neguse Nay Ms. Leger Fernández Nay