HOUSE 4626119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

Last Action: 2/25/2026

Actions

2026-02-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-02-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-02-24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
2026-02-24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 76). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4679-4681)
2026-02-24On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
2026-02-24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)
2026-02-24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4626, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Suozzi demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-02-24The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-02-24Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)
2026-02-24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-02-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
2026-02-24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
2026-02-24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)
2026-02-24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1075 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 and H.R. 4758 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill.
2026-01-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-01-30 (07)

Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act

This bill modifies the process by which the Department of Energy (DOE) issues or revises energy conservation standards for consumer products such as household appliances, including by requiring DOE to consider additional factors related to the cost and availability of such products.

First, the bill allows DOE to amend an energy conservation standard for a consumer product when needed rather than by a deadline.

The bill also allows DOE to grant a petition to revoke or amend energy conservation standards if the standards (1) result in additional costs to consumers, (2) do not result in significant conservation of energy or water, (3) are not technologically feasible, and (4) result in a product (e.g., gas stoves) not being commercially available in the United States to all consumers.

Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria used to prescribe new or amended energy conservation standards, including by establishing new criteria for determining whether a standard is economically justified.

The bill establishes disclosure requirements for DOE meetings with entities that have (1) ties to China or the Chinese Communist Party; (2) produced studies regarding, or advocated for, regulations or policy to limit, restrict, or ban the use of any type of energy; and (3) applied for or received federal funds.

The bill also prohibits DOE from prescribing new or revised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers.

Finally, the bill allows DOE to prescribe certain new or amended energy and water conservation standards for clothes washers and dishwashers.

Subjects

Administrative remedies
Consumer affairs
Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy prices

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