House Republicans Pass Bill to Block Biden's Washing Machine Efficiency Standards

The 'Liberty in Laundry Act' challenges new Department of Energy rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy costs.

The House of Representatives passed the Republican-led Liberty in Laundry Act with a 215-200 vote, seeking to prevent new energy efficiency standards for washing machines.
The bill, introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), would block the Department of Energy (DOE) from enforcing standards deemed not 'cost-effective or technologically feasible.'
The DOE's updated regulations are projected to save $39 billion in energy and water costs and reduce 71 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years.
Republicans argue the new standards represent government overreach, while Democrats criticize the bill for ignoring agreements between appliance manufacturers and energy advocates.
The legislation is unlikely to advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, continuing a broader GOP effort to oppose Biden administration energy policies.