Refrigerator Freedom Act
Summary
Official Summary
Refrigerator Freedom Act
This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. 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 the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.
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Timeline
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
House of Representatives
View voteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Senate