Refrigerator Freedom Act
Summary
Refrigerator Freedom Act
This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 20, 2026