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HR 7673 - Liberty in Laundry Act - National Key Vote

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Title: Liberty in Laundry Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for clothes washers.

Highlights:

  • Limits the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for clothes washers (Sec. 2)

  • Prohibits the DOE from prescribing or enforcing standards unless they (Sec. 2):

    • Are technologically feasible and economically justified;

    • Are not likely to result in additional net costs to consumers; and

    • Will result in a significant conservation of energy.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Sec. 3).

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