H.R. 3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

February 17, 2026

Cost Estimate

As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 4, 2026

H.R. 3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 4, 2026
By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars		2026	2026-2031	2026-2036
Direct Spending (Outlays)		0	0	0
Revenues		0	0	0
Increase or Decrease (-) in the Deficit		0	0	0
Spending Subject to Appropriation (Outlays)		*	*	not estimated
Increases net direct spending in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2037?	No	Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?		No
	No	Mandate Effects
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2037?	No	Contains intergovernmental mandate?		No
	No	Contains private-sector mandate?		No
* = between zero and $500,000.

H.R 3474 would require federal agencies to include information on mechanical system insulation in their annual reports to the Department of Energy (DOE) on efforts to reduce energy and water use in federal buildings. Under current law, agencies are generally authorized to implement the strategies identified in those reports.

According to DOE, agencies typically consider mechanical insulation when preparing those reports under current law. On that basis, CBO expects the bill would not significantly affect the amount of insulation installed in federal buildings. As a result, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost less than $500,000 over the 2026–2031 period. Any related spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Aaron Krupkin. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

Phillip L. Swagel Director, Congressional Budget Office

Phillip L. Swagel

Director, Congressional Budget Office