H.R. 7637 · 118th Congress · House

Refrigerator Freedom Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced
Mar 12, 24
Passed House
Jul 9, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

07Apr 10, 2024

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.

00Mar 12, 2024

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 Timeline

24
  1. JUL 10, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    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.

  3. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4503-4508)

    4503Yea
    4508Nay
    0NV
  4. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    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.

  5. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7637.

  6. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    Ms

    Strickland moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4508)

  8. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  9. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    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.

  10. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4509-4510)

    4509Yea
    4510Nay
    0NV
  11. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #340

    186 - 188 (Roll no. 340).

    186Yea
    188Nay
    0NV
  12. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #341

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)

    212Yea
    192Nay
    0NV
  13. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #341

    212 - 192 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4503)

    212Yea
    192Nay
    0NV
  14. JUL 09, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. APR 10, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.

    118Yea
    452Nay
    0NV
  16. APR 10, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-452.

    118Yea
    452Nay
    0NV
  17. APR 10, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.

  18. MAR 20, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  19. MAR 20, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.

    25Yea
    21Nay
    0NV
  20. MAR 19, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Discharged

  21. MAR 15, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

  22. MAR 12, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  23. MAR 12, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  24. MAR 12, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jul 10, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 9, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 9, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 10, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 20, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 19, 2024

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Energy Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 15, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 12, 2024

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