Biden admin rebuffs lawmakers' claims new energy standards will exacerbate 'dream-killing' housing costs
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Lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden asking him to halt the implementation of new IECC homebuilding efficiency standards, as the administration claimed the adjustments will save money.
Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital.
The pushback comes after nearly 20 lawmakers sent a recent letter demanding the president halt adoption of the new efficiency standards, set to be enforced, citing affordability and inflationary concerns. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant.
In comments to Fox News Digital, a Biden-Harris administration official rejected claims the new standards will further burden first-time homebuyers and families already facing record high prices. Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.
Dozens of House lawmakers rally around funding Afghan visa program as Trump vows major spending cuts
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