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Senate Moves to Repeal Appliance Conservation Standards
On Wednesday, the Senate approved a joint resolution introduced by freshman Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s energy conservation standards for household appliances. This marks a significant early achievement for Husted in his legislative journey.
In advocating for the resolution, Husted emphasized that it would “reduce unnecessary regulations for manufacturers” while also “promoting consumer choice and lowering costs for hardworking Americans nationwide.”
“It’s crucial that my inaugural bill heading to the president’s desk focuses on removing obstacles for the American public rather than imposing new ones,” he remarked.
The resolution, having gained approval in the House back in March, seeks to eliminate certain certification and labeling requirements associated with the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards. This move would impact a total of 20 household and commercial products, including dishwashers, central air conditioners, and washing machines.
The Senate passed the measure with a vote of 52 to 46.
Husted criticized the current Department of Energy’s regulations, arguing that the additional testing and labeling requirements introduced during the Biden administration don’t produce substantial energy-saving benefits and instead add layers of reporting and compliance that increase operational costs. “Every minute spent on unnecessary compliance drives up expenses. Time equates to money,” he stated in an interview.
This week also marks Husted’s 100th day in the Senate, following his appointment to succeed Vice President JD Vance (R-Ohio).
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