119 S4312 IS: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-04-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4312IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 16 (legislative day, April 14), 2026Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Daines) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include the installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026.

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Installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure in Federal buildings

Section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (H) as subparagraphs (F) through (I), respectively; and(B)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E)

Mechanical insulation property

The term mechanical insulation property means insulation material, facing, or accessory product that— (i) is placed into service— (I) in connection with a mechanical system; and (II) in a manner that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of Standard 90.1 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026); and (ii) results in a reduction in energy loss from the mechanical system. ; and (2)in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting , including identification of energy- and water-saving measures (including the installation of mechanical insulation property, if applicable), after a comprehensive energy and water evaluation.