Energy Standards and Subsidies Resolution
Official: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
This resolution sets the stage for the House to consider two specific bills related to energy standards and subsidies.
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.
1. This resolution allows the House to discuss a bill that limits energy conservation standards set by the Secretary of Energy. 2. It also permits consideration of a bill that removes taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. 3. All points of order against discussing these bills are waived, allowing for smoother debate. 4. The resolution sets rules for how long members can debate each bill before voting.
Homeowners considering electrification and energy product manufacturers could be directly affected.