Liberty in Laundry Act

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.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 2024

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 March 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 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: 22 - 19.

   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. 377.

   Source: Calendars

9. 10 April 2024

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.

   Source: Committee

10. 10 April 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-454.

    Source: Committee

11. 10 December 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

12. 10 December 2024

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)

    Source: Floor

13. 10 December 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 200 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H6558)

    Source: Floor

14. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

15. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

16. 10 December 2024

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H6558-6562)

    Source: Floor

17. 10 December 2024

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

18. 11 December 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 11 December 2024 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 10 December 2024 · Download file
• Reported in House · 10 April 2024 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 13 March 2024 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing
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Related records

• related to ← 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; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.