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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-10 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503) | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Vote | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 188 (Roll no. 340). | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4509-4510) | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | Ms. Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508) | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508) | House floor actions |
| 2024-07-09 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-10 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375. | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-10 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452. | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-20 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21. | House committee actions |
| 2024-03-20 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2024-03-19 | Committee | Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged | House committee actions |
| 2024-03-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. | House committee actions |
| 2024-03-12 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-12 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |