John Shimkus actually said...

I do not want to set a bad precedent of limiting citizen suits under environmental laws, and I believe that the legislation before us today ...

Why is it government's role to do this?

Then I don't like the ROI--return on investment of 20 or 30 years from the supposed energy savings.

I don't like the fact--and you can disagree--building new homes today costs more because of these standards.