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To repeal Federal energy conservation standards, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-117| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy Efficiency Free Market Act of 2016 This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate the Department of Energy's authority to set energy efficiency and water conservation standards for consumer and commercial appliances. All existing standards are repealed. Additionally, the bill prohibits states from setting their own energy efficiency and water conservation standards. All existing state standards are nullified.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Industrial facilitiesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations

To repeal Federal energy conservation standards, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-117| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Energy Efficiency Free Market Act of 2016 This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate the Department of Energy's authority to set energy efficiency and water conservation standards for consumer and commercial appliances. All existing standards are repealed. Additionally, the bill prohibits states from setting their own energy efficiency and water conservation standards. All existing state standards are nullified.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Industrial facilitiesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations