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119-hr-7282119th CongressWALLET

FRAMER Act

Sponsored By: Representative Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]

Introduced

Summary

Pays builders the extra cost when state energy housing codes exceed HUD's Minimum Energy Standard. This bill would create an "Energy Codes in Opportunity Zones" program that makes states reimburse builders for the cost gap on covered dwelling units in opportunity zones and adds buyer disclosure and federal reporting rules.

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  • Builders and developers would receive a payment equal to the difference between the cost to meet a State energy housing code and the cost to meet HUD's Minimum Energy Standard for each covered dwelling unit in an opportunity zone. Payments must be made to builders within 30 days after a unit is inspected and certified for occupancy and the program would be available starting 90 days after enactment.
  • First purchasers would get a required disclosure from the builder that shows the cost difference and any amount the builder received or expects to receive from the State and any portion used to lower the unit price.
  • States would be the source of the reimbursements when applicable and the Comptroller General must report annually which States paid, totals by geography, and the measured cost differences. The program would expire seven years after enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Payments to builders in Opportunity Zones

This bill would require States to pay builders who build covered dwelling units in Opportunity Zones. Starting 90 days after enactment, each State would pay each builder the difference between the State energy code implementation cost and HUD's Minimum Energy Standard cost for the unit, as determined by the HUD Secretary. States would pay within 30 days after the unit is inspected and certified for occupancy. No payment would be made if the State energy code costs less than HUD's standard. Builders who get or may get reimbursement would have to give the first buyer a HUD form that shows the cost difference and any amount received or used to lower the sale price. The Comptroller General would report to Congress each year on which States must pay and the payment amounts by metro area, county, State, local unit, and insular area. The rule would be repealed seven years after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]

CO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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