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HR 4856 113th Congress House

Energy Star Program Integrity Act

Official title: To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 12, 2014 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Jun 13, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jun 12, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 12, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 13, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy Star Program Integrity Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit any disclosure relating to participation of a product in the Energy Star program from creating a warranty or giving rise to any private claims or rights of action under state or federal law relating to disqualification of the product from Energy Star if: (1) the product has been certified by a certification body recognized by the program, (2) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved corrective measures, and (3) the responsible party has fully complied with all approved corrective measures.

Prohibits this Act from being construed to require the Administrator to modify any procedure or take any other action.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jul 31, 2014
McKinley, David
· Jul 31, 2014
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 12, 2014
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