S. 5484 is a bill that seeks to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by preventing the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards specifically for manufactured housing. This means that manufactured homes would not be required to meet certain energy efficiency guidelines that may apply to other types of housing.
S. 5484 was introduced in the 119th Congress by James Risch (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Energy policy area, one of 120 bills in that area we track this Congress.
James Risch is the sponsor of 11 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 5484 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5484 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Energy is 2.2/10.
Supporters of S. 5484 argue that the bill provides flexibility for manufacturers and consumers of manufactured housing. They believe that by removing federal energy efficiency mandates, it could lower costs for builders and buyers, making housing more affordable and accessible, especially in underserved communities.
Critics of S. 5484 contend that the bill undermines efforts to promote energy efficiency and sustainability. They argue that weakening energy standards for manufactured housing could lead to higher energy costs for residents and contribute to environmental degradation. Additionally, opponents express concern that it may compromise the quality and safety of housing for low-income families.
The analysis of Bill S. 5484, which seeks to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor James Risch's top donor industries. This lack of overlap suggests that the bill may not be influenced by the financial interests of Risch's donors. As a result, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while the bill addresses energy efficiency, the absence of donor connections indicates that the motivations behind the bill may not be financially driven by specific industries that could benefit from its passage.
What does S. 5484 do?
S. 5484 is a bill that seeks to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by preventing the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards specifically for manufactured housing. This means that manufactured homes would not be required to meet certain energy efficiency guidelines that may apply to other types of housing.
Has S. 5484 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 5484 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does S. 5484 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5484 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Energy is 2.2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S. 5484?
S. 5484 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 25, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 5484?
S. 5484 was sponsored by James Risch (Republican).
