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H. R. 7700 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 7700, known as the “Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act,” aims to prevent the Secretary of Energy from setting or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers unless those standards are technologically feasible, economically justified, and do not result in significant...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7700 is like a rule that says you can't make dishwashers follow new power-saving rules unless those rules are really good ideas and don't make them too expensive. It's like making sure you only do something if it's helpful and won't cost too much.
H. R. 7700 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:828
H. R. 7700 aims to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy in setting or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers unless those standards are demonstrated to be economically viable and technologically possible. The bill ensures that any new or modified...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7700 is a rule that says the government can't make new rules for dishwashers unless they are smart and make sense, so people don't end up paying more money without getting enough energy savings in return.
H. R. 7626 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for room air conditioners that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:702
H. R. 7626, also known as the “Affordable Air Conditioning Act,” aims to limit the ability of the Secretary of Energy to set or enforce energy conservation standards for room air conditioners unless certain conditions are met. The bill specifies that new or amended standards...
Simple Explanation
The Affordable Air Conditioning Act wants to make sure that new rules for air conditioners only happen if they are easy to do, make sense money-wise, don't cost people more, and really save energy. This is to help people have air conditioners that work well and don't use too much energy.
H. R. 7673 — An Act 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.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:686
The Liberty in Laundry Act seeks to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy in setting and enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers. Under this bill, the Secretary cannot impose or enforce these standards unless they are technologically feasible,...
Simple Explanation
The Liberty in Laundry Act is like a rule saying that new washing machine rules can't be put in place unless they're practical, don't cost more money, and help save a lot of energy. It makes sure new rules for washing machines are fair and helpful without making things more expensive.
S. 4277 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,229
S. 4277 establishes a grant program to support green transportation infrastructure projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public transportation. The bill prioritizes projects in disadvantaged and rural communities and includes requirements for labor...
Simple Explanation
S. 4277 is a plan to help make transportation like buses and roads better for the environment by using less pollution and more green energy. It wants to help places that don't usually get much help, like small towns, and makes sure everyone has a fair chance to be part of the changes.
H. R. 7637 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:727
H.R. 7637, known as the “Refrigerator Freedom Act,” aims to restrict the Secretary of Energy from creating or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers unless those standards are proven to be both technologically feasible and economically...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7637, or the "Refrigerator Freedom Act," is about making sure new rules for fridges and freezers save energy and don't cost too much for people to buy and use. It says the rules have to be possible and fair before they can be used.
H. R. 7637 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:885
The Refrigerator Freedom Act aims to limit the U.S. Secretary of Energy's ability to set or enforce energy-saving standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers unless certain conditions are met. Specifically, the standards must be technologically feasible,...
Simple Explanation
The Refrigerator Freedom Act is a new rule that wants to make sure any changes to how much energy refrigerators use should be practical, not too expensive for people who buy them, and should really help save energy. It makes sure that any new rules for fridges are fair and good for everyone.
H. R. 7637 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:760
H.R. 7637, known as the "Refrigerator Freedom Act," aims to restrict the U.S. Secretary of Energy from implementing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers unless certain conditions are met. Specifically, the standards must be...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if the U.S. government wants to make rules about how much energy fridges use, they have to make sure those rules are practical and not too expensive for people, and they need to help save energy.
H. R. 7645 — To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes dryers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:812
H.R. 7645, known as the "Clothes Dryer Reliability Act," is a bill that aims to restrict the Secretary of Energy from imposing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes dryers unless certain conditions are met. The bill specifies that any new or amended standard...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rule saying that the person in charge of energy in America can't make rules for how clothes dryers should save energy unless those rules are easy to do, save money, and save a lot of energy.
S. RES. 885 — Designating October 2, 2024, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:255
S. RES. 885 designates October 2, 2024, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the benefits of energy efficiency advancements driven by the private sector and federal policies. The resolution highlights the significant energy savings and cost reductions achieved in the U.S....
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a special day to celebrate saving energy, like when everyone turns off the lights when they're not needed. This bill wants October 2, 2024, to be that day called "Energy Efficiency Day," to say thank you to all the clever people and ideas that help us save energy and money while keeping the planet happy.
S. 3489 — To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an energy circuit rider program to disseminate technical and other assistance to rural communities to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,113
S. 3489, also known as the "Energy Circuit Riders Act," aims to modify the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by establishing an energy circuit rider program. This program would provide grants to states, Indian tribes, non-profit organizations, and other eligible...
Simple Explanation
The Energy Circuit Riders Act wants to create a program where special helpers go to small towns to teach them how to use less energy and use cleaner energy, so they can save money and help the environment. The plan includes giving money to states and groups to pay these helpers, but some people worry about spending too much without checking carefully if it's working.

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