Liberty in Laundry Act
Latest action · Dec 11, 2024 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 13, 2024
- Passed HouseDec 10, 2024
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 497 | On Passage | Passed215–200 | Dec 10, 2024 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 13, 2024.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Diana Harshbarger | Original | Mar 13, 2024 |
| R-MI | John R. Moolenaar | Original | Mar 13, 2024 |
Actions 19
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 11, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Dec 10, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6580)
- Dec 10, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)
- Dec 10, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7673.
- Dec 10, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1612 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; provid | Related bill | Dec 10, 2024 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 11, 2024Referred in Senate
- Dec 10, 2024Engrossed in House
- Apr 10, 2024Reported in House
- Mar 13, 2024Introduced in House
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