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FRIDGE Act of 2023

2/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4612

The FRIDGE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4612, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting energy efficiency in household appliances. The bill focuses on refrigerators specifically, as they are one of the most energy-intensive appliances in American homes.

The main goal of the FRIDGE Act is to establish a national program to provide rebates to consumers who purchase energy-efficient refrigerators. These rebates would incentivize consumers to upgrade to more energy-efficient models, ultimately reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Energy to set energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, ensuring that manufacturers are producing appliances that meet certain energy efficiency requirements. This would help to further reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, the FRIDGE Act of 2023 aims to promote energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and save consumers money on their utility bills. It is a bipartisan effort to address environmental concerns and promote sustainable practices in American households.

Current Status of Bill HR 4612

Bill HR 4612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill HR 4612 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2023.  Bill HR 4612's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4612

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4612

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4612

FRIDGE Act of 2023
FRIDGE Act of 2023
Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2023
To provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities.

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