Liberty in Laundry Act

United States118th CongressHR-7673House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 11, 2024

Summary

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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  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)

    House of Representatives

  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)

    House of Representatives

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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