H.R. 6192 · 118th Congress

Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act

Introduced on Nov 2, 2023 by Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8). 10 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 8, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Nov 2, 2023
Cosponsors
10
0 from the other party
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Energy
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Energy prices

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Debbie LeskoR-AZ-8Sponsor

Republicans · 10

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    May 7, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 208–199
  2. On Motion to Recommit
    May 7, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 202–206
  3. On Passage
    May 7, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 212–195

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Oct 24, 2023 · HouseConsideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security Prior to Introduction and Referral
  2. Nov 2, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Nov 2, 2023Introduced in House
  4. Nov 2, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  5. Dec 5, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Dec 5, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
  7. Mar 26, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-432.
  8. Mar 26, 2024 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-432.
  9. Mar 26, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.
  10. May 6, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1194 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.
  11. May 7, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1194. (consideration: CR H2896-2908; text: CR H2902-2903)
  12. May 7, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109 and H.R. 2925. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6192 under a structured rule and H.R. 7109, H.J. Res. 109, and H.R. 2925 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192, H.R. 7109, and H.J. Res. 109, and thirty minutes of general debate on H.R. 2925. One motion to recommit allowed on each bill.
  13. May 7, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1194 and Rule XVIII.
  14. May 7, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  15. May 7, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6192.
  16. May 7, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tony Gonzales (TX) amendment No. 1.
  17. May 7, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 2.
  18. May 7, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1194, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) amendment No. 3.
  19. May 7, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6192.
  20. May 7, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  21. May 7, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  22. May 7, 2024 · HouseMrs. Fletcher moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2906)
  23. May 7, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  24. May 7, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 206 (Roll no. 183).House · Roll call 183
  25. May 7, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 195 (Roll no. 184).House · Roll call 184
  26. May 7, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 195 (Roll no. 184).House · Roll call 184
  27. May 7, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  28. May 8, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS6 reports
    $2M reported (all issues)
  2. AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  3. AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $710K reported (all issues)
  4. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  5. National Energy & Fuels Institute5 reports
    $400K reported (all issues)
  6. ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION4 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION$2.6M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  7. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)4 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  8. Sierra Club4 reports
    $790K reported (all issues)
  9. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION3 reports
    $810K reported (all issues)
  10. FIRSTENERGY CORP.3 reports
    $520K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: FIRSTENERGY PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY$5.4M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  11. Job Creators Network3 reports
    $22.5K reported (all issues)
  12. ONE GAS INC.3 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: ONE GAS INC$1.7M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  13. XCEL ENERGY3 reports
    $690K reported (all issues)
  14. CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.2 reports
    $400K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.AI match · 100%
  15. ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORP1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024, 2025.

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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.