Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration from Banning Your Washing Machine

Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) introduced the Withdrawing Absurd, Senseless, and Haphazard Energy Regulations (WASHER) Act to stop the Department of Energy from implementing new rules on washing machines that would regulate them to be less efficient. The WASHER Act would also prohibit the Department of Energy from implementing similar rules in the future.

“Whether it’s gas stoves, dishwashers, gas-powered cars, or washing machines, it’s clear the Biden Administration will go through any means necessary to push their extreme climate agenda while sacrificing consumer choice and the American way of life,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I am proud to introduce this legislation to stop the outrageous energy standards proposed by the Biden Administration and protect Americans’ wallets, time, and freedom. Central Washingtonians and the American people are tired of the government trying to overregulate our lives instead of focusing on solutions that will truly benefit our energy future.”

Click here to read the full text of the bill.

Background:

In March, the Biden Administration’s Department of Energy proposed a regulation that would require new washing machines to use less water at lower temperatures.

In June, Rep. Newhouse voted to support the adoption of Rep. Moolenaar’s amendment to the House Appropriations Committee’s Energy and Water Development bill, which barred the Department of Energy from using any of its funding to enforce environmental regulations proposed by the Biden Administration.

This Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced an amendment to the House Appropriations Committee’s Energy and Water Development bill that will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy (DOE) to finalize, implement, or enforce a similar energy standard on gas stoves. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.

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