Congress 118 - HR 7637 - Refrigerator Freedom Act

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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

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Topics

Department of Energy Energy Energy efficiency and conservation Inflation and prices Manufacturing

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Summary

Refrigerator Freedom Act

This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. 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 the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Actions

Jul 10, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 9, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9, 2024

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
Jul 9, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
Jul 9, 2024

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
Jul 9, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)
Jul 9, 2024

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 9, 2024

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 9, 2024

Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)
Jul 9, 2024

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 9, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.
Jul 9, 2024

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 9, 2024

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)
Jul 9, 2024

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr 10, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
Apr 10, 2024

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Mar 20, 2024

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
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 12, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2024

Introduced in House

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