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Liberty in Laundry Act

USA118th CongressHR-7673| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2024
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

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
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 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
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
Dec 10, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
Dec 10, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
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Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 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
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.


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


  • April 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.


  • April 10, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.


  • December 10, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)


  • December 10, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
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  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1612: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
Department of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationInflation and pricesManufacturing

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
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 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
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
Dec 10, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
Dec 10, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
View Vote
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 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
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.


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


  • April 10, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.


  • April 10, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.


  • December 10, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 10, 2024
    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.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)


  • December 10, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
    View Vote


  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)

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

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1612: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationInflation and pricesManufacturing