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H.R. 5710 112th Congress House

Better Use of Refrigerator Regulations Act

Official title: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators and freezers, and to direct the De… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish minimum efficiency standards for self-contained commercial refrigerators and freezers, and to direct the Department of Energy to establish standards for other related products.

Introduced: May 10, 2012 See on congress.gov
Energy Energy efficiency and conservationFood industry and servicesManufacturing
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May 11, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 10, 2012
Introduced in House
May 10, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action May 11, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better Use of Refrigerator Regulations Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a total daily energy consumption standard for medium temperature commercial refrigerators manufactured six months after this Act's enactment that: (1) have a self-contained condensing unit, sliding or hinged doors in the back intended for use by sales personnel, and other transparent material in the front for displaying merchandise; and (2) are no greater than 66 inches high and are intended to serve as a counter for transactions between sales personnel and customers.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Republican 8
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jul 23, 2012
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jun 19, 2012
LATHAM, TOM
· Jun 12, 2012
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 12, 2012
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · May 16, 2012
 R
Scott, Tim
South Carolina · May 16, 2012
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 10, 2012
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · May 10, 2012
Garrett, Scott
· May 10, 2012
KINGSTON, JACK
· May 10, 2012
MANZULLO, DONALD
· May 10, 2012
PITTS, JOSEPH
· May 10, 2012
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · May 10, 2012
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