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Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act

7/26/2024, 7:23 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7700

Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act

This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for dishwashers. 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7700

Bill HR 7700 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2024. Bill HR 7700 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2024.  Bill HR 7700's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7700

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7700

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Energy
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Inflation and prices
- Manufacturing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7700

Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
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.

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