[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 1553. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to 
amendment SA 1514 proposed by Mr. Portman (for himself and Mrs. 
Shaheen) to the amendment SA 1407 proposed by Ms. Murkowski to the bill 
S. 2657, to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and 
development, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the 
table; as follows:

        On page 18 of the amendment, strike lines 15 through 21 
     and insert the following:
       ``(4) Economic considerations.--In establishing and 
     revising building code targets under paragraph (2), the 
     Secretary shall--
       ``(A) consider the economic feasibility of achieving the 
     proposed targets established under this section and the 
     potential costs and savings for consumers and building 
     owners, including a return on investment analysis; and
       ``(B) certify that the proposed targets would not--
       ``(i) increase the total cost of the principal, interest, 
     taxes, insurance, and utilities for individuals and 
     households that are otherwise eligible for public housing 
     assistance; or
       ``(ii) increase the cost to multifamily buildings 
     participating in Federal assistance or loan guarantee 
     programs.
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