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In an unprecedented move to advance legislation vital to NAHB members and the housing community, every member of the NAHB Government Affairs team fanned out across Capitol Hill today urging House lawmakers to bring the Energy Choice Act quickly to a vote on the House floor.

Feb 10, 2026

NAHB Blitzes Capitol Hill in Support of Energy Choice Act

In an unprecedented move to advance legislation vital to NAHB members and the housing community, every member of the NAHB Government Affairs team fanned out across Capitol Hill today urging House lawmakers to bring the Energy Choice Act quickly to a vote on the House floor.

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