H.R. 7673
Limits DOE efficiency standards for clothes washers.
Medium confidence
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Weaker efficiency standards may raise household energy and water use, though the bill bars rules that add net consumer costs.
Low confidence
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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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, reported to house version.
On Passage, Dec 10, 2024 · Passed