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Liberty in Laundry Act

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HouseOn Passage · 12/10/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic6 Yea · 200 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican209 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Liberty in Laundry Act

This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for clothes washers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to consumers, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

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Sponsor
Rep. Andrew Ogles ( Republican · TN-5)
Cosponsors
2
Introduced
3/13/24
Policy area
Energy
Status
3/13/24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/13/24Introduced in House
3/15/24Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
3/19/24Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
3/20/24Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
3/20/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
4/10/24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
4/10/24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
12/10/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
12/10/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
12/10/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
12/10/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7673, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 7673 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12/10/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12/10/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
12/10/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.
12/10/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
12/10/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1612 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.
12/11/24Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.