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HR 7673 118th Congress House Energy Department of Energy Energy efficiency and conservation Inflation and prices Manufacturing

Liberty in Laundry Act

Introduced: March 13, 2024 Introduced by: Ogles, Andrew Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)
Dec 10, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
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
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Apr 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.
Mar 20, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 19.
Mar 20, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 10, 2024 House · vote #497 On Passage Passed 215–200 See who voted →
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Liberty in Laundry Act

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.

What's happening now December 11, 2024

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1612 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing e…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Mar 13, 2024
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Mar 13, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7673: Liberty in Laundry Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7673/
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