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.
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7637, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Strickland demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).
Roll Call #340 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
Roll Call #341 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)
Roll Call #341 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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