118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7673Liberty in Laundry Act

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.

Energy
Introduced Mar 13, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 13, 2024
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Referred
Mar 15, 2024
E&C · Energy and Natural Resources
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Committee
Mar 20, 2024
Reported out
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House floor
Dec 10, 2024
Passed House
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Senate
Dec 11, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsEngrossed in House
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 18 actions
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.
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.
Dec 10, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497).ROLL CALLpass
Dec 10, 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. 118-454.
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
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 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.