H.R. 5478 · 109th Congress

To clarify the Congressional intent on Federal preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation for consumer products.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ralph Hall
Introduced
2006-05-25
Latest action
2006-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to the energy conservation program for consumer products other than automobiles. Declares that the requirements for such program preempt any state regulation, meeting specified criteria, which provides for submission of information in any manner regarding any measure of energy consumption or water use of certain products.