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Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

USA119th CongressHR-4626| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act," significantly amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to impose new restrictions on the Secretary of Energy's authority to prescribe new or amended energy conservation standards for covered products. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary from issuing any standard that is not determined to be both technologically feasible and economically justified . The legislation introduces stringent new criteria for economic justification, requiring a quantitative economic impact analysis to ensure standards do not result in additional net costs to consumers and achieve specific energy or water savings thresholds. Furthermore, the bill revises the process for petitions, allowing for the amendment or revocation of existing standards if they lead to additional consumer costs, lack significant energy or water conservation, are not technologically feasible, or make products commercially unavailable. It mandates public disclosure of meetings with certain entities before prescribing new standards and requires a regulatory review within two years to ensure standards remain feasible and justified, with the power to revoke non-compliant standards. Notably, the bill also enacts a specific prohibition on the Secretary from prescribing any new or revised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers .

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Feb 24, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
Feb 24, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)
Feb 24, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
Feb 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
Feb 24, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)
Feb 24, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 24, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4626, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)
Feb 24, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
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Feb 24, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
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Feb 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.


  • January 30, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.


  • January 30, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.


  • February 24, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.


  • February 24, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)


  • February 24, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.


  • February 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.


  • February 24, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 24, 2026
    Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2026
    Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)


  • February 24, 2026
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 24, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4626, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)


  • February 24, 2026
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
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  • February 24, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
    View Vote


  • February 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1075: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy prices

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

USA119th CongressHR-4626| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This bill, known as the "Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act," significantly amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to impose new restrictions on the Secretary of Energy's authority to prescribe new or amended energy conservation standards for covered products. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary from issuing any standard that is not determined to be both technologically feasible and economically justified . The legislation introduces stringent new criteria for economic justification, requiring a quantitative economic impact analysis to ensure standards do not result in additional net costs to consumers and achieve specific energy or water savings thresholds. Furthermore, the bill revises the process for petitions, allowing for the amendment or revocation of existing standards if they lead to additional consumer costs, lack significant energy or water conservation, are not technologically feasible, or make products commercially unavailable. It mandates public disclosure of meetings with certain entities before prescribing new standards and requires a regulatory review within two years to ensure standards remain feasible and justified, with the power to revoke non-compliant standards. Notably, the bill also enacts a specific prohibition on the Secretary from prescribing any new or revised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers .

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Feb 24, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
Feb 24, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)
Feb 24, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
Feb 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
Feb 24, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)
Feb 24, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 24, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4626, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)
Feb 24, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
View Vote
Feb 24, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
View Vote
Feb 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 19, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.


  • January 30, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.


  • January 30, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.


  • February 24, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.


  • February 24, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)


  • February 24, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.


  • February 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.


  • February 24, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 24, 2026
    Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2026
    Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)


  • February 24, 2026
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • February 24, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4626, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • February 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)


  • February 24, 2026
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
    View Vote


  • February 24, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
    View Vote


  • February 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Rick W. Allen

Rick W. Allen

Republican Representative

Georgia

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

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1075: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy prices