The Senate passed a joint resolution to repeal a Department of Energy appliance standard by a margin of 52-46. The resolution reduces Biden-era appliance regulations, including dishwashers and air conditioning units.
Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde is the lead sponsor of the joint resolution, aiming to nullify a rule issued by the Department of Energy on Oct. 9, 2024.
Sen. Jon Husted stated the legislation will cut red tape, restore consumer choice and save a typical U.S. household an average of $107 annually over the next two decades.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune noted that the Biden administration imposed $1.8 trillion in regulations, and the new bill aims to eliminate unnecessary rules that hinder consumer affordability.
