119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 23, 2025
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
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Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Jan 30, 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.
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Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Feb 24, 2026 · Roll call 76 · Passed
House · Feb 24, 2026 · Roll call 75 · Failed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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) Roll call details
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) Roll call details
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 208 (Roll no. 75). (CR H2285) Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2286)
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.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Suozzi moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H2285)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4626.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1075. (consideration: CR H2269-2276)
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-470.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$3,150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 2709: Save Our Sequoias Act; all provisions H.R. 3657: Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act; all provisions H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act; all provisions H.R. 4626: Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; all provisions H.R. 4690: Reliable Federal infrastructure Act; all provisions H.R. 4776: Standardizing Permit…
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PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Fuel/Gas/Oil
$3,150,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act; all provisions H.R. 4626: Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; all provisions H.R. 4690: Reliable Federal infrastructure Act; all provisions H.R. 5301: Promoting Innovation…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Utilities
$3,150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…on of certain hydropower projects; all provisions H.R. 3657: Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act; all provisions H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act; all provisions H.R. 4626: Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; all provisions H.R. 4690: Reliable Federal infrastructure Act; all provisions H.R. 4776: Standardizing Permit…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMY · lobbying firm or registrant: BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ouse Energy and Water Appropriations, Senate Energy and Water Appropriations, Home Energy Rebates and Industry Decarbonization DOE Programs and Tax Incentives. H.R. 4626 - Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act H.R. 5184 - Affordable HOMES Act H.R. 4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ENBRIDGE (U.S.) INC · lobbying firm or registrant: ENBRIDGE (U.S.) INC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…t H.R. 6494 - Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 H.R. 3699 - Energy Choice Act H.R. 4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act H.R. 4626 - Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Issues related to Tribal equity partnerships in energy dev…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$27,400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Representatives regarding H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Communications with the House and Senate regarding H.R. 4626 Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS) · lobbying firm or registrant: NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Small Business
$1,910,000
Spent on own lobbying
….R.1163, the Prove It Act of 2025 H.R. 5258, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.7328 - Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Web…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…iesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; HR 5437 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; H.R. 4626 Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; H.R. 4758 Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R. 7977 Energy Bills Relief Act; H.R. 7821 Promoting Reduction of Em…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTION, INC. DBA GE APPLIANCES · lobbying firm or registrant: HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTION, INC. DBA GE APPLIANCES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 4626, Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI) · lobbying firm or registrant: SCONSET STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…. Legislative proposals related to plastics, packaging, recycling, and extended producer responsibility programs. Legislative proposals related to ENERGY STAR. H.R. 4626, "Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act." The bill is drafted to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescri…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN G. CURTIN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Manufacturing
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Proposals related to U.S. manufacturing Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances (H.R. 4626) Proposals related to lithium batteries (H.R. 9615) Proposals related to right-to-repair FTC consideration of EAS and ATSC 3.0 matters FTC enforcement regardin…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$427,912
Spent on own lobbying
…nts, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment *Energy Policy and Conservation Act *Energy Star; H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliance Act; Energy Star program in general; HR 3699, Energy Choice Act, S. 5338, the Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered. Advocated for S. 5338, the Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026, introduced by Senator Mike Lee, and H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, introduced by Representative Rick Allen, both of which would reform the Energy Policy and Conservation Ac…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MASCO CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626, S. 5338)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 4626, Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act. Energy Policy Conservation Act and fuel source utilization in electric and combustion HVAC-R and water heatin…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
A.O. SMITH CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 18, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…y efficiency and drinking water policy; Issues related to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) legislation; Issues related to appliance standards & EPCA reform in H.R. 4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
A.O. SMITH CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FORBES-TATE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 18, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ssues related to clean energy tax credits; Issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21); Issues related to appliance standards & EPCA reform in H.R. 4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA) · lobbying firm or registrant: LOT SIXTEEN LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Electrification policy and permitting issues; H.R. 4626 - Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CMS ENERGY CORP · lobbying firm or registrant: CMS ENERGY CORP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…y Act H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3843, Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform H.R. 5600, SPEED and Reliability Act H.R. 4503, ePermit Act Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$326,554
Spent on own lobbying
…. Legislative proposals related to plastics, packaging, recycling, and extended producer responsibility programs. Legislative proposals related to ENERGY STAR. H.R. 4626, "Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act." The bill is drafted to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescri…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SIERRA CLUB · lobbying firm or registrant: SIERRA CLUB
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…mmunity Solar Consumer Choice Act (Support) H.R. 1047: Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act (GRID Power Act) (Oppose) H.R. 4626: Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act (Oppose) H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act (Oppose) H.R. 4785: Ethics in Energy Act of 2025 (Support) H.R. 5184: Affordable H…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Oct 6, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Interstate Rates Act - provisions related to the beneficial and neutrality applied treatment of costs between states for benefit of consumers and lower prices. H.R. 4626; Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act - provisions related to the negative ramifications of overregulation of home appliance manufacturers. H.R. 3699; Energy…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 6, 2026 · issue area: Utilities
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
Amending Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act, reform of the Energy Policy and Conversation Act (H.R. 4626, and S.5338), and Energy Choice legislation (H.R. 3699 and S. 1945), and the Reliable Federal Buildings Act (H.R. 4690)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PLUMBING MANUFACTURERS INTERNATIONAL · lobbying firm or registrant: POTOMAC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 11, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$14,000
Paid to lobbying firm
- Advocated for changes to Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act / Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act(H.R. 4626) which implements reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act - SHOWER Act (H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing