Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB5411

Introduced
9/12/23  
Refer
9/12/23  

Caption

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers".

Impact

By prohibiting the implementation of these new energy standards, HB5411 would maintain the status quo regarding energy conservation for residential clothes washers. This decision could affect manufacturers who may have invested in complying with the new standards. Consequently, the bill may slow progress toward improved energy efficiency in household appliances, which could have a broader environmental impact over time. Additionally, it may limit the federal government’s ability to enforce stricter energy saving measures that are increasingly important in the context of climate change.

Summary

House Bill 5411 aims to prevent the Secretary of Energy from finalizing or enforcing the proposed energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers. This proposed rule was originally outlined in the Federal Register and sought to set new benchmarks for the energy efficiency of clothes washers sold in the United States. Supporters of the bill believe that it is unnecessary and that existing regulations are sufficient to address energy conservation. They argue that the proposed standards could lead to higher prices for consumers and potentially limit the variety of washing machines available in the market.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HB5411 highlight a significant divide among lawmakers regarding the balance between consumer protection and environmental responsibility. Proponents of the bill assert that the proposed standards could lead to unintended consequences such as increased costs for consumers and reduced options in the marketplace. However, opponents counter that the advancement of energy conservation standards is crucial for reducing energy consumption and mitigating environmental impacts associated with fossil fuels. This ongoing debate underscores the complexities of regulating energy standards and the interests involved in such legislative actions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR463

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

US HB3818

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule related to consumer conventional cooking products, and for other purposes.

US HR1612

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.

US HR495

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

US HJR111

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

US HJR15

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, which was submitted by the Department of Energy on October 6, 2023. The rule adopts more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act in order to achieve more energy savings.

US SJR58

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

US HJR218

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

US HB1459

PRECISE Act Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act

US SJR4

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 26, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified.

Similar Bills

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