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US HR6192

Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act


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Introduced
10/24/2023
In Committee
12/05/2023
Crossed Over
05/08/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified. The bill outlines specific criteria the Secretary must consider, including the economic impact on consumers, employment effects, and the need for significant energy or water savings. The bill also allows for the revocation of energy conservation standards that do not meet these criteria. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prevents a recent final rule on energy conservation standards for distribution transformers from taking effect.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 05/08/2024)

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