H.R. 4626
119th Congress
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
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Cosponsors
25
Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
25 février 2026·4 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 23 février 2026
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.
Timeline
25 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
25 février 2026 · IntroReferral
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
24 février 2026 · Floor
Rules 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.
24 février 2026 · Floor
Passed/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)
24 février 2026 · Floor
POSTPONED 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.
24 février 2026 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
24 février 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)
24 février 2026 · Floor
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.
24 février 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
24 février 2026 · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
24 février 2026 · Floor
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)
24 février 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)
24 février 2026 · Floor
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)
24 février 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
24 février 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
30 janvier 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
30 janvier 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
30 janvier 2026 · Calendars
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3 décembre 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
3 décembre 2025 · Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
19 novembre 2025 · Committee
Sponsorship
0 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GAClassification
Policy area
EnergyLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jul 2025
- Markup By3 Dec 2025
- Reported By30 Jan 2026
- Unknown24 Feb 2026
- Unknown24 Feb 2026
Energy Subcommittee
- Referred to23 Jul 2025
- Markup by19 Nov 2025
- Reported by19 Nov 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To25 Feb 2026
Reports
Amendments
1
- HAMDT 167Agreed
24 février 2026
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