Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
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Liberty in Laundry Act
USA118th CongressHR-7673| House
| Updated: 12/11/2024
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)