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Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

The Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act makes sure that any new federal rules for home appliances, like dishwashers or refrigerators, are practical and cost-effective for consumers. It requires the Department of Energy to carefully weigh the real costs and benefits before setting new standards, so families aren’t burdened with higher prices for little energy savings. The bill also blocks unnecessary regulations on certain equipment and makes it easier to remove rules that don’t work well in practice. This helps keep appliances affordable and reliable for everyone.1