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HR 6192 118th Congress House Energy Administrative law and regulatory procedures Consumer affairs Department of Energy Energy efficiency and conservation Energy prices

Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act

Introduced: November 2, 2023 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 25 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 8, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 7, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 195 (Roll no. 184).
May 7, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 206 (Roll no. 183).
May 7, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 7, 2024
Mrs. Fletcher moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2906)
May 7, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 7, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 7, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6192.
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment No. 3.
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 2.
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tony Gonzales (TX) amendment No. 1.
May 7, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192.
May 7, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 7, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1194 and Rule XVIII.
May 7, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.
May 7, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2896-2908; text: CR H2902-2903)
May 7, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.
Mar 26, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.
Mar 26, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-432.
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2023
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2024 House · vote #184 On Passage Passed 212–195 See who voted →
May 7, 2024 House · vote #183 On Motion to Recommit Failed 202–206 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 904 Kelly, Mike An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 118-487 to prevent the final rule titled "Energy Conservation… Agreed to May 7, 2024
HAMDT 903 Steube, W. Gregory An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-487 to require the Secretary of Energy to disclose stakeh… Agreed to May 7, 2024
HAMDT 902 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 118-487 to require any new or amended energy conservation sta… Agreed to May 7, 2024
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act

This bill modifies the process by which the Department of Energy (DOE) amends, revokes, or implements energy conservation standards for certain consumer products (other than automobiles), such as household appliances.

First, the bill eliminates the requirement under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for DOE, within six years of issuing a final rule establishing or amending such standard, to issue a new proposed rule or publish a notice that the standard does not need to be amended. Instead, the bill allows DOE to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking for prescribing a new or amended energy conservation standard for a consumer product at any time.

Next, the bill specifies that DOE may grant a petition to revoke or amend energy conservation standards if it finds that the standards (1) result in additional costs to consumers, (2) do not result in significant conservation of energy or water, (3) are not technologically feasible, and (4) result in a product (e.g., gas stoves) not being commercially available in the United States to all consumers.

Finally, the bill modifies the criteria used to prescribe new or amended energy conservation standards. For example, new energy conservation standards must be technologically feasible and economically justified.

What's happening now May 8, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1194 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6192) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Sec…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 10
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 1, 2023
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Alford, Mark
Missouri · Nov 17, 2023
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Nov 17, 2023
 R
Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Nov 17, 2023
 R
Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Nov 17, 2023
 R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Nov 17, 2023
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Nov 17, 2023
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Nov 17, 2023
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Nov 17, 2023
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Nov 17, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6192: Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6192/
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