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H.R. 7637 (118th)

Refrigerator Freedom Act

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Introduced

12 March 2024

Last action

10 July 2024 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 March 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 March 2024

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 March 2024

    Vote

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 March 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 April 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 10 April 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 April 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 July 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 July 2024

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 July 2024

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 July 2024

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 July 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 July 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 July 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 July 2024

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 July 2024

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  20. 9 July 2024

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  21. 10 July 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

9 July 2024 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 212 · No 192 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 29

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

9 July 2024 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 186 · No 188 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 59

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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