HR 5478
109th Congress
House
Energy
Energy conservation
Federal preemption
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
State laws
Water Resources Development
Water conservation
Water use
To clarify the Congressional intent on Federal preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation for consumer products.
Introduced: May 25, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Became law
Jun 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
May 25, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 25, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to the energy conservation program for consumer products other than automobiles. Declares that the requirements for such program preempt any state regulation, meeting specified criteria, which provides for submission of information in any manner regarding any measure of energy consumption or water use of certain products.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Committees of jurisdiction
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