House bill · H.R. 4626 (119th Congress)

Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 25, 2026

Sponsor: Rick W. Allen (U.S. Representative, GA-12, Republican)

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Summary

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.

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Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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H.Res. 1075Providing 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.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

Feb 25, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
U.S. Senate
Feb 25, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 4626.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
U.S. House of Representatives
Feb 24, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Feb 24, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (roll no. 75). (cr H2285)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
Feb 24, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (roll no. 75). (cr H2285)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
Feb 24, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (roll no. 75). (cr H2285)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285)
Feb 24, 2026
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
Feb 24, 2026
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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