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Refrigerator Freedom Act

USA118th CongressHR-7637| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2024
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Mar 19, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Jul 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 9, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)
Jul 9, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.
Jul 9, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 9, 2024
Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)
Jul 9, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 9, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 9, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)
Jul 9, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
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Jul 9, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
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Jul 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 12, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 15, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.


  • March 19, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged


  • March 20, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 20, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.


  • April 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.


  • April 10, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.


  • July 9, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • July 9, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)


  • July 9, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • July 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.


  • July 9, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 9, 2024
    Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)


  • July 9, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • July 9, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • July 9, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)


  • July 9, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
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  • July 9, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
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  • July 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Department of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationInflation and pricesManufacturing

Refrigerator Freedom Act

USA118th CongressHR-7637| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2024
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
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Mar 19, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Jul 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 9, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)
Jul 9, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.
Jul 9, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 9, 2024
Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)
Jul 9, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 9, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 9, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)
Jul 9, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
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Jul 9, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
View Vote
Jul 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 12, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 15, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.


  • March 19, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged


  • March 20, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 20, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.


  • April 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.


  • April 10, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.


  • July 9, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • July 9, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)


  • July 9, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • July 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.


  • July 9, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 9, 2024
    Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)


  • July 9, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • July 9, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • July 9, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)


  • July 9, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
    View Vote


  • July 9, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
    View Vote


  • July 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1341: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationInflation and pricesManufacturing