Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Mar 12, 2024
Step 2
Referred
Mar 15, 2024
E&C · Energy and Natural Resources
Step 3
Committee
Mar 20, 2024
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Jul 9, 2024
Passed House
Step 5
Senate
Jul 10, 2024
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.
Roll Call Votes · 2
Timeline · 21 actions
Jul 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 9, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
Jul 9, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341).ROLL CALLpass
Jul 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Mar 19, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.